Brian Aldiss
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Summary
Brian Aldiss was born on August 18, 1925[1], in Dereham[2]. He died on August 19, 2017[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,892 views/month, #7,046 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: artist[12], military personnel[13], bookseller[14], editor-in-chief[15], journalist[16]
- Field of work: journalism[17], science fiction[18], belletristic literature[19], science fiction literature[20]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[21]
- Educated at: Framlingham College[22], West Buckland School[23]
- Notable work: Non-Stop[24], Hothouse[25]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], European Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[27], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[28], Nebula Award for Best Novella[29], Pilgrim Award[30], Hugo Award for Best Related Work[31], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[32], Tähtivaeltaja Award[33], Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award[34], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[35], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[36], BSFA Award for Best Novel[37], Ditmar Award[38], World Fantasy Convention Award[39]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[40]
- Influenced by: Karel Čapek[41], Olaf Stapledon[42], H. G. Wells[43], Mary Shelley[44], Roy Campbell[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Genre: science fiction[47]
- Military branch: British Army[48]
- Commons category: Brian Aldiss[49]
- Military, police or special rank: soldier[50]
- Residence: Dereham[51]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[52]
- Given name: Brian[53]
- Pseudonym: Jael Cracken[54]
- Official website: http://www.brianaldiss.co.uk/[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Brian Aldiss[56]
- Commons gallery: Brian Aldiss[57]
Why It Matters
Brian Aldiss has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Super-Toys Last All Summer Long[60], a literary work[61]; Hothouse[62], a written work[63]; Helliconia[64], a literary trilogy[65]; Non-Stop[66], a literary work[67]; and Helliconia Spring[68], a literary work[69].
FAQs
Where was Brian Aldiss born?
Brian Aldiss was born in Dereham[2].
Where did Brian Aldiss die?
Brian Aldiss died in Oxford[4].
What did Brian Aldiss do for work?
Brian Aldiss worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Brian Aldiss go to school?
Brian Aldiss was educated at Framlingham College[22] and West Buckland School[23].
What awards did Brian Aldiss receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], European Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire[27], Hugo Award for Best Short Story[28], and Nebula Award for Best Novella[29].