Greg Bear
American writer best known for science fiction (1951-2022) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 71
Gregory Dale Bear was an American science fiction writer. His work covered themes of conflict, consciousness, and accelerated evolution. The Forge of God and Anvil of Stars established his reputation. As time went on these works were rolled into lengthier trilogies and series.
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Along with Forge, popular series have included parallel universes in The Way and evolutionary themes in Darwin's Children.
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Alice Bradley SheldonBoth received Hayakawa Award
Samuel R. DelanyBoth received Nebula Award for Best NoveletteJohn BrunnerBoth received Prix Tour-Apollo Award
Joe HaldemanBoth received Ignotus Award for Best Foreign NovelBrian O'NolanBoth received Tähtivaeltaja AwardCyril M. KornbluthBoth received Hugo Award for Best Short Story