Alfred Bester
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Summary
Alfred Bester was born on December 18, 1913[1], in Manhattan[2]. He died on September 30, 1987[3], in Doylestown[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,518 views/month, #7,115 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[12]
- Notable work: The Demolished Man[13], The Stars My Destination[14]
- Award received: Hugo Award for Best Novel[15], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[16], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[17], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: science fiction[20]
- Commons category: Alfred Bester[21]
- Family name: Bester[22]
- Given name: Alfred[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alfred Bester[24]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[25]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novel[26], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[27], Locus Award for Best Novel[28], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[29], Locus Award for Best Novelette[30], Locus Award for Best Short Story[31], Nebula Award for Best Novel[32], Nebula Award for Best Novelette[33], Locus Award for Best Collection[34], International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[36]
- Start of work period: 1939[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred Bester include he[38].
Why It Matters
Alfred Bester has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Bruce Sterling[41], a novelist[42], b. 1954[43], of United States[44], awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[45].
Works attributed to him include The Stars My Destination[46], a literary work[47]; The Demolished Man[48], a literary work[49]; and The Computer Connection[50], a literary work[51]. Entities named for him include he[38].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Bester born?
Alfred Bester's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
Where did Alfred Bester die?
Alfred Bester died in Doylestown[4].
What did Alfred Bester do for work?
Alfred Bester worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], journalist[7], science fiction writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Alfred Bester go to school?
Alfred Bester was educated at University of Pennsylvania[12].
What awards did Alfred Bester receive?
Honors received include Hugo Award for Best Novel[15], Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[16], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[17], and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[18].
Who did Alfred Bester influence?
Alfred Bester has been cited as an influence by Bruce Sterling[41].