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British author Steve Aylett writes in multiple genres, usually simultaneously, combining elements of science fiction and fantasy with comedy and a high literary aesthetic. As a result of his unique method of narrative hybridization, Aylett has garnered throngs of devotees in underground circles. He is simply too clever and grandiloquent for genre readers, and he's too genre for literary readers, infusing his meta-pulp fictions with intricate networks of hi-tech and/or bizarre novums. Like J. G. Ballard, Aylett belies, if not capsizes, formulaic methods and ultimately constitutes a genre in and of himself. This book offers a comprehensive commentary and analysis of his singular body of work, including original essays by D. Harlan Wilson, Spencer Pate, Bill Ectric, Andrew Wenaus, Iain Matheson, Robert Kiely, Jim Matthews, John Oakes, Michael Norris, Tony Lee, Sam Reader; commentary by Alan Moore and Michael Moorcock, and an exclusive interview with Aylett by Rachel Haywire - reportedly the last interview Aylett will grant for at least two years.
Bill Ectric
Bill Ectric writes mystery, humor, science fiction, weird, paranormal, and surreal fiction. He likes to say "erase the line between mysticism and science" when discussing alchemy. Bill has published four books, including the novella Tamper Illustrated, about a boy who can't let go of childhood's magic. Ectric's fiction and non-fiction has been published in other people's books, magazines, and newspapers, including 3 editions of Emanations (International Authors). Bill appears as a commentator in Steve Aylett's satirical film, Lint the Movie, starring Alan Moore. Bill Ectric has a master's degree in English from the University of North Florida.
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