Alastair Reynolds

British science fiction author (born 1966)
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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 (3,009 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].

Body

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 (3,009 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 Revelation Space[50], a literary work[51]; House of Suns[52], a literary work[53]; The Prefect[54], a literary work[55]; Pushing Ice[56], a literary work[57]; Chasm City[58], a literary work[59]; and Absolution Gap[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].

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  14. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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