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Brian Aldiss

Writing

Born August 18, 1925 · Dereham

Died August 19, 2017

Biography

Brian Wilson Aldiss was an English writer, artist and anthology editor, best known for science-fiction novels and short stories. His byline reads either Brian W. Aldiss or simply Brian Aldiss, except for occasional pseudonyms during the mid-1960s.

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Awards & recognition

  • European Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire · 2007
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2004
  • Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award · 2000
  • Tähtivaeltaja Award · 1990
  • Hugo Award — Best Related Work · 1987
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  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1985
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983
  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1982
  • Pilgrim Award · 1978
  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1971
  • Nebula Award — Best Novella · 1966
  • Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 1962
  • Ditmar Award
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • World Fantasy Convention Award
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 2014 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Anthology · 2009 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 2008 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 2006 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 2004 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 2001 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 2000 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1996 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1996 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Collection · 1996 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novella · 1995 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1995 · nominated
  • World Fantasy Award — Best Novella · 1995 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1994 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1994 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1993 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Related Work · 1991 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1989 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Anthology · 1988 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Related Work · 1987 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Related Work · 1986 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1986 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1986 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Collection · 1985 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1985 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1984 · nominated
  • BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1983 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1980 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novella · 1979 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Novella · 1979 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1977 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Reprint Anthology/Collection · 1974 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Reprint Anthology/Collection · 1973 · nominated
  • Locus Award — Best Reprint Anthology/Collection · 1972 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Novelette · 1969 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Novelette · 1969 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Short Story · 1967 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Short Story · 1967 · nominated

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