Alastair Reynolds

Summary

Alastair Reynolds is a human^[1]. He was born in Barry^[2]. He was born on March 13, 1966^[3]. He worked as an astrophysicist^[4], writer^[5], and science fiction writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,245 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Alastair Reynolds's place of birth was Barry^[2].
• Alastair Reynolds was born on March 13, 1966^[3].
• Alastair Reynolds held citizenship in United Kingdom^[8].
• Alastair Reynolds's professions included astrophysicist^[4].
• Alastair Reynolds worked as a writer^[5].
• Alastair Reynolds's professions included science fiction writer^[6].
• Alastair Reynolds's education included a stint at University of St Andrews^[9].
• Alastair Reynolds was educated at Newcastle University^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is Zima Blue and Other Stories^[11].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is Revelation Space^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is Redemption Ark^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is Feeling Rejected^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is House of Suns^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Alastair Reynolds is Beyond the Aquila Rift^[16].
• Alastair Reynolds received the BSFA Award for Best Novel^[17].
• Alastair Reynolds received the Locus Award for Best Novella^[18].
• Alastair Reynolds received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel^[19].
• Alastair Reynolds received the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book^[20].
• Alastair Reynolds was influenced by J. G. Ballard^[21].
• Alastair Reynolds was influenced by William Gibson^[22].
• Alastair Reynolds was influenced by Bruce Sterling^[23].
• Alastair Reynolds was influenced by Gene Wolfe^[24].
• Alastair Reynolds was influenced by Michael Swanwick^[25].
• Alastair Reynolds is recorded as male^[26].
• Alastair Reynolds's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alastair Reynolds's place of birth was Barry^[2]. He was born on March 13, 1966^[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews^[9], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1413^[30], headquartered in Fife^[31] and Newcastle University^[10], a university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1963^[34], headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astrophysicist^[4], writer^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Zima Blue and Other Stories^[11], a literary work^[36]; Revelation Space^[12], a literary work^[37]; Redemption Ark^[13], a literary work^[38]; Feeling Rejected^[14]; House of Suns^[15], a literary work^[39]; and Beyond the Aquila Rift^[16], a literary work^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include BSFA Award for Best Novel^[17], a literary award^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1970^[43]; Locus Award for Best Novella^[18], a literary award^[44], in United States^[45]; Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel^[19]; and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book^[20], a literary award^[46], in United States^[47].

Why It Matters

Alastair Reynolds ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,245 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

Works attributed to him include The Prefect^[50], a literary work^[51]; Chasm City^[52], a literary work^[53]; Revelation Space^[54], a literary work^[55]; House of Suns^[56], a literary work^[57]; Pushing Ice^[58], a literary work^[59]; and Blue Remembered Earth^[60], a literary work^[61].

FAQs

Where was Alastair Reynolds born?

Alastair Reynolds's place of birth was Barry^[2].

What did Alastair Reynolds do for work?

Alastair Reynolds worked as astrophysicist^[4], writer^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

Where did Alastair Reynolds go to school?

Alastair Reynolds was educated at University of St Andrews^[9] and Newcastle University^[10].

What awards did Alastair Reynolds receive?

Honors received include BSFA Award for Best Novel^[17], Locus Award for Best Novella^[18], Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel^[19], and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book^[20].