What type of authors are Alfred Bester and Iain Banks?
Alfred Bester Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books. Though successful in all these fields, he is best remembered for his science fiction, including "The Demolished Man", winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.
WeRe Bank WeRe Bank is a concept created by Alan Peter Smith, trading as "Peter of England," based on his concept of "Universal Energy Transfer" and closely linked with his "Re Movement." The Movement is described as providing an alternative to the present banking system which Smith describes as "fraudulent." Smith claims to have support "both on planet and off planet" for his project. The concept has gained publicity mainly via websites promoting alternative lifestyles, conspiracy theories and fringe theories.