You will die, and I, and all we can create — why not a city… - John Brunner

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You will die, and I, and all we can create — why not a city? But if there is one thing that deserves to be immortal, it is knowledge.

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John Kilian Houston Brunner (September 24, 1934 – August 26, 1995) was a science fiction author. His work in the new wave sub-genre is highly acclaimed and influential. His earlier (prolific, often pseudonymous) space operas are generally considered unremarkable.

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Birth Name: John Kilian Houston Brunner

Alternative Names: K. H. Brunner • Henry Crosstrees, Jr. • Gill Hunt • John Loxmith • Ellis Quick • Trevor Staines • Keith Woodcott

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You will die, and I, and all we can create — why not a city? But if there is one thing that deserves to be immortal, it is knowledge. - John Brunner

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