John Kessel

Summary

John Kessel is a human^[1]. Born in Buffalo^[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1950^[3]. He worked as a novelist^[4], poet^[5], and science fiction writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Buffalo^[2], John Kessel…
• John Kessel was born on September 24, 1950^[3].
• John Kessel held citizenship in United States^[8].
• John Kessel's professions included novelist^[4].
• John Kessel worked as a poet^[5].
• John Kessel worked as a science fiction writer^[6].
• John Kessel was employed by North Carolina State University^[9].
• A notable work attributed to John Kessel is Corrupting Dr. Nice^[10].
• John Kessel received the Nebula Award for Best Novella^[11].
• John Kessel received the Theodore Sturgeon Award^[12].
• John Kessel received the Locus Award for Best Short Story^[13].
• John Kessel received the Otherwise Award^[14].
• John Kessel received the Nebula Award for Best Novelette^[15].
• John Kessel is recorded as male^[16].
• John Kessel's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• John Kessel's Commons category is recorded as John Kessel^[18].
• John Kessel's family name is recorded as Kessel^[19].
• John Kessel's given name is recorded as John^[20].
• John Kessel's official website is recorded as https://johnjosephkessel.wixsite.com/kessel-website^[21].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novella^[22].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[23].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Novelette^[24].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Short Story^[25].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[26].
• John Kessel's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Began / founded: 1950-09-24^[29]

• MusicBrainz ID: af3f1b4d-2f2a-4e72-8343-b796b539def9^[30]

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Origins and Family

Born in Buffalo^[2], John Kessel… he was born on September 24, 1950^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist^[4], poet^[5], and science fiction writer^[6]. Among John Kessel's employers was North Carolina State University^[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Kessel is Corrupting Dr. Nice^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Nebula Award for Best Novella^[11], a literary award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1966^[33]; Theodore Sturgeon Award^[12], a literary award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1987^[36]; Locus Award for Best Short Story^[13], a literary award^[37], in United States^[38]; Otherwise Award^[14], a literary award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1991^[41]; and Nebula Award for Best Novelette^[15], a literary award^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1966^[44].

Why It Matters

John Kessel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45]

FAQs

Where was John Kessel born?

John Kessel's place of birth was Buffalo^[2].

What did John Kessel do for work?

John Kessel worked as novelist^[4], poet^[5], and science fiction writer^[6].

What awards did John Kessel receive?

Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Novella^[11], Theodore Sturgeon Award^[12], Locus Award for Best Short Story^[13], and Otherwise Award^[14].