Chronicling his experiences as a science fiction writer, his struggles with dyslexia, and the evolution of his identity, Samuel R. Delany offers a deep meditation on the nature of language and a vigorous justification for the writing...

Given that the suns of Draco stretch almost sixteen light years from end to end, it stands to reason that the cost of transportation is the most important factor of the 32nd century. And since Illyrion is the element most needed for...