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Biography
James Graham Ballard was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist. Born in an international settlement in Shanghai to British parents before his family emigrated to the UK, Ballard began writing in the 1950s, becoming associated with the New Wave of science fiction with post-apocalyptic novels such as The Wind from Nowhere and The Drowned World. (Wikipedia)
Awards & recognition
- Tähtivaeltaja Award · 2004
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize · 1984
- Golden Graoully — Best Foreign Novel · 1982
- BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1979
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 2002 · nominated
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- BSFA Award — Best Short Fiction · 1996 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1993 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1992 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1991 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1990 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1990 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1989 · nominated
- Booker Prize · 1984 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Short Fiction · 1984 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1984 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1983 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1983 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novelette · 1983 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Short Fiction · 1982 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1981 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1980 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1979 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Short Story · 1966 · nominated
