Algirdas Jonas (Algis) Budrys

Algis Budrys (1931–2008) was a Lithuanian-American science fiction writer, editor and critic, born in Königsberg, East Prussia, who moved with his family to the United States in 1936. His writing is known for its stark, unsentimental style, often using science fiction premises to explore identity and the subtler reaches of human nature. Seven of his works are held in the collection, including Wall of Crystal, Eye of Night, Citadel, Riya's Foundling, The Barbarians, The Rag and Bone Men, The Stoker and the Stars and Desire No More; their themes frequently involve growth and self-discovery, and they are commonly grouped under inspirational growth in Chinese classifications. He received the Science Fiction Research Association's Pilgrim Award in 2007 and is widely recognized as an outstanding science fiction critic. Public information on his life and work is limited, and the present account rests mainly on the works and award information listed above.