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Brian W. Aldiss: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Brian Wilson Aldiss
Born August 18, 1925 • East Dereham • England
Died August 19, 2017 (aged 92) • Oxford • England
Awards And Honors Hugo Award (1962)
Notable Works “Barefoot in the Head” • “The Hand-Reared Boy”

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