Memoirs of a Space Traveler by Stanislaw Lem

Memoirs of a Space Traveler by Stanislaw Lem

In this collection of stories, master of satirical science fiction Stanislaw Lem returns to one of his most beloved characters: the eccentric space traveler and scientific authority, Ijon Tichy. With an introduction by author Elizabeth Bear, these are the stories that were not included in the original English-language editions of The Star Diaries, offering readers a deeper look into the absurd, brilliant mind of one of literature’s most unique adventurers.

Further Adventures of Ijon Tichy

Ijon Tichy is an explorer and scientific authority whose adventures take a scientific theory and spin it out to its most ridiculous extremes. In these stories, Tichy attempts to “improve” the universe by seeding the Big Bang, tackles the absurd problems of space pollution and biohacking, and discovers a terrifying truth about self-organizing mechanisms. Previously unavailable in English, these tales explore some of Lem's most ingenious and comedic ideas.

About the Author

• Stanislaw Lem was a Polish science fiction writer, born in 1921.
• He was a medical graduate of Cracow University and was at home in both the sciences and philosophy, giving his writing genuine depth.
• His books have been translated into 41 languages and sold over 27 million copies.
• He gained international acclaim for his works, including the classic novels The Cyberiad and Solaris.