Biography
Robert Anson Heinlein (/ˈhaɪnlaɪn/ HYNE-lyne; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His plots often posed provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to influence the science-fiction genre and modern culture more generally. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert A. Heinlein, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novel · 2018
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novella · 2018
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 2017
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novelette · 2016
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novella · 2016
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- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 2003
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novel · 2001
- Retro Hugo Award — Best Novella · 2001
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 1998
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 1998
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 1996
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 1987
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1985
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame · 1983
- Inkpot Award · 1977
- Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award · 1975
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1967
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1962
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1960
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1956
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 2005 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1991 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1988 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1986 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1985 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1985 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1981 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1981 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1974 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novel · 1974 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1974 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novel · 1971 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1967 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1966 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1964 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1959 · nominated
