Alasdair Gray
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Alasdair Gray was a Scottish writer, poet, novelist, science fiction writer, screenwriter, and illustrator born in Glasgow on December 28, 1934. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][7][12] He was a citizen of the United Kingdom. [12] Gray worked primarily in the fields of visual arts and literature. [14] He was employed by the Glasgow School of Art and was known for his science fiction works. His notable works include Lanark: A Life in Four Books, 1982, Janine, and Poor Things. Gray died at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on December 29, 2019, from pneumonia. [15][16][17][8][11][12][13][18]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Glasgow[11]
- Date of birth: 1934[12]
- Date of death: 2019[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Occupation: illustrator[15], painter[16], visual artist[17], artist[18]
- Field of work: visual arts[19], literature[20]
- Employer: Glasgow School of Art[21]
- Educated at: Glasgow School of Art[22], Whitehill Secondary School[23]
- Notable work: Lanark: A Life in Four Books[24], 1982, Janine[25], Poor Things[26]
- Award received: Guardian Fiction Prize[27], Saltire Awards[28]
- Member of: Q140509650[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: science fiction[31]
- Commons category: Alasdair Gray[32]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[33]
- Family name: Gray[34]
- Given name: Alasdair[35]
- Official website: http://www.alasdairgray.co.uk/[36]
- Work location: Scotland[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best First Novel[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Alasdair Gray[41]
Why It Matters
Alasdair Gray has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Ali Smith[44], a writer[45], b. 1962[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Costa Book Awards[48].
Works attributed to him include Poor Things[49], a literary work[50] and Lanark: A Life in Four Books[51], a literary work[52].
FAQs
Where was Alasdair Gray born?
Alasdair Gray's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did Alasdair Gray die?
Alasdair Gray died in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital[4].
What did Alasdair Gray do for work?
Alasdair Gray worked as a writer[5], poet[6], novelist[7], science fiction writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Alasdair Gray go to school?
Alasdair Gray was educated at Glasgow School of Art[22] and Whitehill Secondary School[23].
What awards did Alasdair Gray receive?
Honors received include Guardian Fiction Prize[27] and Saltire Awards[28].
Who did Alasdair Gray influence?
Alasdair Gray has been cited as an influence by Ali Smith[44].