Larry Niven

Larry Niven

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1938-04-30 (85 years old)

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Biography

Laurence van Cott Niven is an American science fiction writer. His best-known works are Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards, and, with Jerry Pournelle, The Mote in God's Eye (1974) and Lucifer's Hammer (1977). The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the series The Magic Goes Away, rational fantasy dealing with magic as a non-renewable resource.

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1973
1989
1995
2021
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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1938-04-30 (85 years old)

Birth Name
Laurence van Cott Niven

Birth Place
Los Angeles, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Laurence van Cott Niven

Awards
Seiun Award for Best Translated Novel, Locus Award for Best Short Story, Inkpot Award, Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novelette, Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Ditmar Award, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, Locus Award for Best Novel, Nebula Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Novel


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