Harlan Ellison (19342018) one of the most famous American science fiction writers Rebel, scandalist, the overthrowr of the basics, he always touched in his work the most acute topics and did not let down insults to anyone. Having tried his hand in all literary genres, he settled on fiction, as the most consistent with his desire for self-expression. 10 "Hugo" . 5 "Nebula" , 18 "Locuses" , 6 Bram Stoker awards and a whole lot of other awards and prizes , Numerous film scripts, compilation of collections and anthologies (many of his anthologies are considered reference collections of the "new wave") octopus, black PR, endless dives with publishers, Edited by , [CM Newspapers … It seems that this man managed to live ten lives instead of one and a retrospective collection of the best short prose for 50 years of work gives an impressive slice of his gloomy fantasies, his inimitable humor, his hopes and sorrows.