Bob Shaw
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Summary
Bob Shaw was born on December 31, 1931[1], in Belfast[2]. He died on February 11, 1996[3], in Manchester[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and science fiction fan[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 12, 1996[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[11]
- Award received: Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer[12], BSFA Award for Best Novel[13], BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: speculative fiction[16]
- Cause of death: cancer[17]
- Family name: Shaw[18]
- Given name: Bob[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[21]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[22], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[23], Locus Award for Best Novel[24], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[25], Locus Award for Best Short Story[26], Nebula Award for Best Short Story[27], Arthur C. Clarke Award[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Start of work period: 1951[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
Bob Shaw has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Orbitsville[34], a literary work[35].
FAQs
Where was Bob Shaw born?
Bob Shaw was born in Belfast[2].
Where did Bob Shaw die?
Bob Shaw passed away in Manchester[4].
What did Bob Shaw do for work?
Bob Shaw worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], science fiction writer[7], and science fiction fan[8].
What awards did Bob Shaw receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer[12], BSFA Award for Best Novel[13], and BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction[14].