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📖 About Alexandru Lamba
Alexandru Lamba (born 1980) is a Romanian writer, editor and science-fiction author whose work spans speculative fiction, fantasy, contemporary literature and graphic storytelling.
Born in Brașov, Romania, Lamba studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and has worked in the IT industry. His technical background is reflected in his early science-fiction writing, which explores technology, humanity, imagined futures and the consequences of scientific progress.
He made his literary debut in 2013 with a short story published in Gazeta SF. He subsequently contributed fiction to Romanian speculative-fiction magazines and anthologies, establishing himself as an active voice in the country’s science-fiction community.
His first novel, Sub steaua infraroșie, appeared in 2016, followed by Arhitecții speranței in 2017. Both were published by Tritonic and helped establish his reputation as a Romanian science-fiction writer.
In 2018, he published Singurătatea singularității, a collection of speculative short fiction, followed in 2019 by Cărări pe gheață, the opening volume of the young-adult science-fantasy series Stele și gheață.
Lamba subsequently expanded beyond traditional science fiction. His 2022 novel Șapte virtuți deșarte și o păcătoasă moarte, published by Litera, marked a move towards contemporary literary fiction, while Azilul meu (Polirom, 2024) continued his exploration of different narrative forms and genres.
In addition to writing novels and short stories, Alexandru Lamba has worked as a literary editor and critic. He served as editor-in-chief of Gazeta SF and later became involved in the editorial team of Galaxia 42, an online Romanian science-fiction and fantasy magazine.
He is also a founding member of the ANTARES Science-Fiction & Fantasy Club in Brașov.
🌌 Why Read Alexandru Lamba?
Alexandru Lamba’s work appeals to readers who enjoy intellectually engaging stories without losing sight of character, emotion and narrative tension.
His early science-fiction novels combine ambitious speculative ideas with accessible storytelling. Rather than presenting science and technology as isolated concepts, Lamba explores their effects on individuals, relationships and society.
His fiction also demonstrates considerable versatility.
Across his published books, readers will encounter:
- Science fiction exploring technology and imagined futures.
- Time travel, espionage and speculative mysteries.
- Young-adult science fantasy.
- Short fiction examining identity and human experience.
- Contemporary literary fiction.
- Graphic stories developed in collaboration with illustrator Alexandra Gold.
His movement between genres makes him particularly interesting to readers exploring the diversity of modern Romanian literature.
📚 Alexandru Lamba’s Books
🚀 Science-Fiction Novels
Sub steaua infraroșie (2016)
Publisher: Tritonic
Genre: Science Fiction
Alexandru Lamba’s debut novel established his interest in speculative storytelling and science-fiction ideas.
The book received recognition within the Romanian science-fiction community and helped introduce his work to a wider readership.
Arhitecții speranței (2017)
Publisher: Tritonic
Genre: Science Fiction / Time Travel / Espionage
One of Lamba’s best-known science-fiction novels, Arhitecții speranței combines time travel, espionage, suspense and emotional storytelling.
Its plot brings together secret organisations, unusual technological possibilities and decisions with far-reaching consequences.
❄️ Stele și gheață Series
Stele și gheață is a young-adult science-fantasy series.
The first published volume is:
- Cărări pe gheață (2019) — Herg Benet
This is the opening book of the series. Any future instalments will be added once their publication is confirmed.
📕 Short-Story Collections
Singurătatea singularității (2018)
Publisher: Herg Benet
Genre: Science Fiction / Speculative Fiction
A collection of short fiction that showcases Lamba’s ability to explore imaginative concepts through compact, carefully structured narratives.
The volume brings together speculative ideas and human concerns, reflecting the breadth of his writing beyond full-length novels.
📖 Contemporary and Cross-Genre Fiction
Șapte virtuți deșarte și o păcătoasă moarte (2022)
Publisher: Litera
Genre: Contemporary Literary Fiction
This novel marked a significant development in Alexandru Lamba’s career, demonstrating his ability to work outside traditional science-fiction settings.
Its publication expanded his readership beyond the speculative-fiction community.
Azilul meu (2024)
Publisher: Polirom
Genre: Contemporary / Cross-Genre Fiction
With Azilul meu, Lamba continued to experiment with narrative forms and the boundaries between literary genres.
The book illustrates the increasingly varied direction of his literary career.
🎨 Graphic Novels and Comics
Alexandru Lamba has also contributed scripts to graphic storytelling projects, particularly through his collaboration with Romanian illustrator Alexandra Gold.
Focurile lumii noi (2018)
Publisher: Geek Network
Script: Alexandru Lamba
Illustrations: Alexandra Gold
A graphic storytelling collaboration bringing together Lamba’s writing and Gold’s visual work.
Povești din lumi și timpuri (2022)
Publisher: Pavcon
Contributors: Alexandra Gold and Alexandru Lamba
A collection of eight graphic stories covering science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical themes.
The volume includes Focurile Lumii Noi alongside other illustrated narratives.
The original 2018 publication and its later inclusion in this collection are separate editions, not two entirely different stories.
📰 Short Stories, Anthologies and Literary Magazines
Short fiction has been an important part of Alexandru Lamba’s writing career since his literary debut in 2013.
His stories have appeared in Romanian magazines and publications including:
- Gazeta SF
- Galaxia 42
- Helion
- Nautilus
- Revista Galileo
- Știință și tehnică
- Almanahul Anticipația
- Colecția de Povestiri Științifico-Fantastice
- Revista Familia
- Ficțiunea
His anthology contributions include appearances in:
- Argos Doi (2015)
- Galaxis – Noua operă spațială (2016)
- Exit. Povestiri de dincolo (2016; later editions)
- 3.3 (2016)
The dedicated bibliography will provide a more extensive chronological record of his individual stories, anthology appearances, scripts, translations and editorial work.
🏆 Literary Awards and Recognition
Alexandru Lamba has received recognition for his contribution to Romanian and European speculative fiction.
His literary distinctions include:
- Chrysalis Award (2016) — European Science Fiction Society.
- Sci+Fi Fest recognition for Sub steaua infraroșie.
- AntareSFest awards recognising his early novels.
- Vladimir Colin Award (2021).
- Ficțiunea Award for the ending of Șapte virtuți deșarte și o păcătoasă moarte.
His work has also received nominations across science fiction, fantasy and graphic storytelling categories.
🦋 Alexandru Lamba on BookFairy
📕 Arhitecții speranței
Arhitecții speranței is one of the Alexandru Lamba novels reviewed on BookFairy.
The novel combines science fiction, time travel, espionage, suspense and romance within a story involving secret organisations and complex decisions.
In the BookFairy review, the novel stands out for its ambitious premise, engaging action and the way its speculative and emotional elements work together.
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📚 Complete Alexandru Lamba Bibliography
For a chronological catalogue of Alexandru Lamba’s novels, short-story collections, individual stories, anthology contributions, graphic novels and literary essays, explore the Alexandru Lamba Complete Bibliography on BookFairy.
The bibliography covers his science-fiction novels, the Stele și gheață series, contemporary fiction and graphic storytelling collaborations with Alexandra Gold.
It also distinguishes original publications from later editions and collected works.