Neal Stephenson

American science fiction writer · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1959 · age 67

Neal Town Stephenson is an American writer known for his works of speculative fiction. His novels have been categorized as science fiction, historical fiction, cyberpunk, and baroque.

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A life in dates

2019“The amount of time spent asleep didn't really matter.”In their wordsChapter 1Read the whole statement

“Someone in DC posted a snapshot of a pizza delivery guy on a Pentagon-bound Metro train, toting a stack of pizzas so high he had to use a two-wheeled dolly.”In their wordsChapter 9Read the whole statement

“The Moab hoaxers had inoculated the [Internet] with a ready-made hoax narrative that was obviously ridiculous, and tailor-made to appeal to the vociferous citizens of Crazytown.”In their wordsChapter 9Read the whole statement

“Stand-up peeing in a long flowing garment could lead to various mishaps.”In their wordsChapter 10Read the whole statement

“There was no one moment when they definitely crossed over into Ameristan.”In their wordsChapter 13Read the whole statement

“There’s been all kinds of confusion about the Leviticans.”In their wordsChapter 13Read the whole statement

2018Robert A. Heinlein AwardAward2009Locus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward2005Locus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward2004Arthur C. Clarke AwardAward2001Ignotus Award for Best Foreign NovelAward2000Locus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1997Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign NovelAward1996Hugo Award for Best NovelAwardLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1959Born31 October 1959

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Discussing Anathem at MIT in 2008

Stephenson at the Starship Century Symposium at UCSD in 2013

Stephenson in 2008

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Neal Stephenson

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I need you down here,” said his boss. “All hands on deck.” Then he hung up without explanation, leaving Corvallis with the vague feeling that he was missing something. ...
2019 · Chapter 9; In Reamde, Corvallis Kawasaki was referred to by the nickname C-plus., Own words
Of crows, people tended to predicate the same traits that they did of Asians....
2019 · Chapter 9; Corvus/Corvallis' parents were of Japanese and South Asian heritage, Own words
Where are you from?” Sophia asked. Larry looked a bit startled.
2019 · Chapter 13, Des Moines, Iowa, preparing to enter Ameristan, Own words