Alfred Bester

Summary

Alfred Bester is a human^[1]. Born in Manhattan^[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1913^[3]. He died in Doylestown^[4]. He died on September 30, 1987^[5]. He worked as a novelist^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and screenwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,159 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Alfred Bester's place of birth was Manhattan^[2].
• Alfred Bester passed away in Doylestown^[4].
• Alfred Bester was born on December 18, 1913^[3].
• Alfred Bester died on September 30, 1987^[5].
• Alfred Bester held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Alfred Bester's professions included novelist^[6].
• Alfred Bester's professions included writer^[7].
• Alfred Bester's professions included journalist^[8].
• Alfred Bester's professions included science fiction writer^[9].
• Alfred Bester's professions included screenwriter^[10].
• Alfred Bester's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Alfred Bester is The Demolished Man^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Alfred Bester is The Stars My Destination^[15].
• Alfred Bester received the Hugo Award for Best Novel^[16].
• Alfred Bester received the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[17].
• Alfred Bester received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[18].
• Alfred Bester received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[19].
• Alfred Bester is recorded as male^[20].
• Alfred Bester's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Alfred Bester's genre is science fiction^[22].
• Alfred Bester's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Bester^[23].
• Alfred Bester's family name is recorded as Bester^[24].
• Alfred Bester's given name is recorded as Alfred^[25].
• Alfred Bester's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alfred Bester^[26].
• Alfred Bester's described by source is recorded as Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Manhattan^[2], Alfred Bester… he was born on December 18, 1913^[3].

Education

Alfred Bester's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and screenwriter^[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Demolished Man^[14], a literary work^[28] and The Stars My Destination^[15], a literary work^[29]. Things named for Alfred Bester include he^[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Hugo Award for Best Novel^[16], a literary award^[31], founded in 1953^[32]; Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[17], a science fiction award^[33], in United States^[34]; Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[18], a literary award^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1974^[37]; and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[19], an award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1996^[40].

Death and Burial

Alfred Bester died on September 30, 1987^[5]. He passed away in Doylestown^[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Bester ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,159 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Bruce Sterling^[43], a novelist^[44], b. 1954^[45], of United States^[46], awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[47].

Works attributed to him include The Stars My Destination^[48], a literary work^[49]; The Demolished Man^[50], a literary work^[51]; and The Computer Connection^[52], a literary work^[53]. Entities named for him include he^[30].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Bester born?

Alfred Bester's place of birth was Manhattan^[2].

Where did Alfred Bester die?

Alfred Bester passed away in Doylestown^[4].

What did Alfred Bester do for work?

Alfred Bester worked as novelist^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], science fiction writer^[9], and screenwriter^[10].

Where did Alfred Bester go to school?

Alfred Bester was educated at University of Pennsylvania^[13].

What awards did Alfred Bester receive?

Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel^[16], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame^[17], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award^[18], and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[19].

Who did Alfred Bester influence?

Alfred Bester has been cited as an influence by Bruce Sterling^[43].