Jeff VanderMeer

American writer (born 1968)
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Jeff VanderMeer

Summary

Jeff VanderMeer is a human[1]. He was born in Bellefonte[2]. He was born on July 7, 1968[3]. He worked as a novelist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,594 views/month, #6,602 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jeff VanderMeer's place of birth was Bellefonte[2].
  • Jeff VanderMeer was born on July 7, 1968[3].
  • Jeff VanderMeer was married to Ann VanderMeer[10].
  • Jeff VanderMeer held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's professions included novelist[4].
  • Jeff VanderMeer worked as a writer[5].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's professions included literary critic[6].
  • Jeff VanderMeer worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Jeff VanderMeer worked as a journalist[8].
  • Jeff VanderMeer worked as a screenwriter[12].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's education included a stint at University of Florida[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Jeff VanderMeer is Southern Reach Series[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jeff VanderMeer is Leviathan[15].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the Tähtifantasia Award[18].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the Shirley Jackson Award for Novel[19].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the Locus Award for Best Anthology[20].
  • Jeff VanderMeer received the Nebula Award for Best Novel[21].
  • Jeff VanderMeer was influenced by Vladimir Nabokov[22].
  • Jeff VanderMeer is recorded as male[23].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's Commons category is recorded as Jeff VanderMeer[25].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's family name is recorded as VanderMeer[26].
  • Jeff VanderMeer's given name is recorded as Jeff[27].

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Origins and Family

Jeff VanderMeer was born in Bellefonte[2]. He was born on July 7, 1968[3].

Education

Jeff VanderMeer was educated at University of Florida[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], journalist[8], and screenwriter[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Southern Reach Series[14], a novel series[28] and Leviathan[15], a literary work[29], written by Scott Westerfeld[30].

Recognition

Awards received include World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16], a literary award[31], founded in 1982[32]; World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17], a World Fantasy Awards[33], founded in 1988[34]; Tähtifantasia Award[18], an award[35], in Finland[36], founded in 2007[37]; Shirley Jackson Award for Novel[19], a class of award[38], in United States[39]; Locus Award for Best Anthology[20], a literary award[40], in United States[41]; and Nebula Award for Best Novel[21], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1966[44].

Personal Life

Among Jeff VanderMeer's spouses was Ann VanderMeer[10].

Why It Matters

Jeff VanderMeer ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,594 views/month, #6,602 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Southern Reach Series[47], a novel series[48]; Annihilation[49], a literary work[50]; Acceptance[51], a literary work[52]; and Authority[53], a literary work[54].

FAQs

Where was Jeff VanderMeer born?

Born in Bellefonte[2], Jeff VanderMeer…

Who was Jeff VanderMeer married to?

Jeff VanderMeer's spouses include Ann VanderMeer[10].

What did Jeff VanderMeer do for work?

Jeff VanderMeer worked as novelist[4], writer[5], literary critic[6], science fiction writer[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Jeff VanderMeer go to school?

Jeff VanderMeer was educated at University of Florida[13].

What awards did Jeff VanderMeer receive?

Honors received include World Fantasy Award for Best Novella[16], World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology[17], Tähtifantasia Award[18], and Shirley Jackson Award for Novel[19].

References

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  1. [2] . BookBrowse. bookbrowse.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] . sfadb.com. sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . shirleyjacksonawards.org. shirleyjacksonawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . nebulas.sfwa.org. Retrieved . nebulas.sfwa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . tor.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Influenced by Vladimir Nabokov
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