Paolo Bacigalupi
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Summary
Paolo Bacigalupi was born on August 6, 1972[1], in Paonia[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], children's writer[5], fantasy author[6], and environmentalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (869 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Colorado Springs[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: writer[11]
- Educated at: Oberlin College[12]
- Notable work: The Windup Girl[13], Ship Breaker[14], The Water Knife[15], Yellow Card Man[16], The People of Sand and Slag[17]
- Award received: Theodore Sturgeon Award[18], Locus Award for Best Novelette[19], Nebula Award for Best Novel[20], Locus Award for Best Collection[21], Locus Award for Best First Novel[22], Hugo Award for Best Novel[23], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[24], Compton Crook Award[25], Michael L. Printz Award[26], Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work[27], Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work[28], Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[29], Planète SF Bloggers' Award[30], Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story[31]
- Influenced by: Cormac McCarthy[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: science fiction[34], fantasy[35], biopunk[36]
- Commons category: Paolo Bacigalupi[37]
- Family name: Bacigalupi[38], Tadini[39]
- Given name: Paolo[40]
- Official website: http://windupstories.com/about/[41], https://windupstories.com/[42]
- Described at URL: https://windupstories.com/author-info/paolo-bacigalupi/[43]
- Nominated for: Hugo Award for Best Novelette[44], Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[45]
Why It Matters
Paolo Bacigalupi has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include The Windup Girl[48], a literary work[49].
FAQs
Where was Paolo Bacigalupi born?
Paolo Bacigalupi's place of birth was Paonia[2].
What did Paolo Bacigalupi do for work?
Paolo Bacigalupi worked as a novelist[3], science fiction writer[4], children's writer[5], fantasy author[6], and environmentalist[7].
Where did Paolo Bacigalupi go to school?
Paolo Bacigalupi was educated at Oberlin College[12].
What awards did Paolo Bacigalupi receive?
Honors received include Theodore Sturgeon Award[18], Locus Award for Best Novelette[19], Nebula Award for Best Novel[20], and Locus Award for Best Collection[21].