Robert Holdstock
British fantasy and science fiction author (1948-2009) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 61
Robert Paul Holdstock was an English novelist and author best known for his works of Celtic, Nordic, Gothic and Pictish fantasy literature, predominantly in the fantasy subgenre of mythic fiction.
Robert Holdstock is read about 34 times a day, in 15 languages.
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2009Died29 November 20092004Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign NovelAward2003Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'ImaginaireAward1993BSFA Award for Best Short FictionAward1992World Fantasy Award for Best NovellaAward1988BSFA Award for Best NovelAward1985World Fantasy Award for Best NovelAward1984BSFA Award for Best NovelAward1981BSFA Award for Best Short FictionAward1948Born2 August 1948
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2009 · aged 61
Where to find them
The same award as Robert
Geoff RymanBoth received World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
James MorrowBoth received Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel
Ellen KushnerBoth received World Fantasy Award for Best NovelMary GentleBoth received BSFA Award for Best Novel
Brian StablefordBoth received BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction
S. P. SomtowBoth received World Fantasy Award for Best Novella