Brain Wilson Aldiss is a British author best known for his science fiction novels and criticism. This collection includes letters, drafts, and other papers representing all stages of preparation for his Helliconia trilogy. The collection is organized to show how the Helliconia project evolved, from early planning and research to publication and reception.

These are various notes from the linguist Tom A. Shippey on Brian Aldiss' science fiction trilogy 'Helliconia,' mainly concerning the languages of the fictional inhabitants.