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Brian Aldiss

Writing

Born August 18, 1925 · Dereham

Died August 19, 2017

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Biography

Brian Wilson Aldiss was an English writer and anthologies editor, best known for science fiction novels and short stories. The prolific writer behind more than 80 books and editor of 40 anthologies. His numerous short stories include "Super-Toys Last All Summer Long", which was adapted into the Steven Spielberg film "AI".

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

Filmography2 titles

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

2001Short Story

The Real History of Science Fiction

as Himself