About the book: year / How a science fiction writer Mikhailov was born in 1962, when in “The Seeker” published his debut story “A Special Necessity.” 1962 - the beginning of a bright breakthrough in science fiction. One of the dominant themes is space exploration, the most pressing topic, because only a year has passed since man entered space. scientific romance: strong and smart people fearlessly solve the mysteries of the Universe (for example, in the story “Step Forward Sputnik”, 1964, this was like a fad for the 60s. But even these early things stood out for their attention to science fiction, which was quite rare at that time). the psychology of the heroes’ actions, the severity of situations, the predetermination of moral conflicts. The first serious step towards overcoming science-adventure fiction was made in the novel “The Door from the Other Side” (1974), which brought the writer to the ranks of the leading authors (along with the Strugatskys) of Soviet social fiction. In the 70s and 80s. His novels about the star captain Uldemir became widely known. At the same time, the “calling card” of Mikhailov’s fantastic prose is revealed: journalisticism. Each of his novels resembles a discussion club. The characters represent a variety of social groups, philosophical and political platforms. The plot plays the role of a speaker gathering opponents to discuss some global problem. For example, in the famous intellectual action film “Option “I”” (1998), the fast-paced detective dynamics successfully dilute the multi-move debate on the topic of the prospects for the fusion of Russia with the Islamic world. Philosophy and “drive” organically complement each other. In addition to his writing and editorial activities, Vladimir Mikhailov led the Riga Seminar of Young Science Fiction Writers and was one of the leaders of the Maleevsky Seminar of Young Science Fiction Writers. Member of the Literary Jury of the Wanderer Prize. Winner of many literary awards, was a member of the Creative Council of the magazine "If". Contents: "ANTIMIR": 1. Vladimir Mikhailov: The door is on the other side 2. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Fugitives from nowhere "EASTERN CONVOY": 3. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Eastern convoy. Books 1-2 SELECTED WORKS:4. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: And all sorts of vanity 5. Vladimir Mikhailov: Option “I” 6. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Live while you can 7. Vladimir Mikhailov: Lost in a dream 8. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Testament of Surgan 9. Vladimir Mikhailov: People of the Land 10 . Vladimir Mikhailov: Do not retrace your steps 11. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Alone on the road 12. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Special necessity 13. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Translator from Inskaya 14. Vladimir Mikhailov: Constant Krata 15. Vladimir Dmitrievich Mikhailov: Triad of the chime