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My Take
Alastair Reynolds is exactly the kind of author I gravitate toward, a Welsh writer from Barry who studied at St Andrews and brings a real astrophysicist's rigor to his fiction. That background isn't decoration; it's why his hard science fiction and space opera feel genuinely grounded even when the scale is cosmic. Revelation Space, Redemption Ark, and House of Suns built him a reputation, and the awards back it up, from the 2001 BSFA Award for Best Novel to Locus wins in 2016 and 2017. I love that he turned actual scientific training into stories with weight. When science and storytelling fuse this cleanly, the result usually lasts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alastair Reynolds
- Name (Japanese)
- アレステア・レナルズ
- Reading
- あれすてあ・れなるず
- Born
- March 13, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Barry, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- astrophysicist / writer / science fiction writer
2. Background
- University
- University of St Andrews
Awards & achievements
- 2001 BSFA Award for Best Novel
- 2016 Locus Award for Best Novella
- 2017 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Zima Blue and Other Stories | — | |
| Notable work | Revelation Space | — | |
| Notable work | Redemption Ark | — | |
| Notable work | Feeling Rejected | — | |
| Notable work | House of Suns | — | |
| Notable work | Beyond the Aquila Rift | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alastair Reynolds born?
Born March 13, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Alastair Reynolds from?
Alastair Reynolds is from Barry, United Kingdom.
What does Alastair Reynolds do?
Alastair Reynolds works as astrophysicist, writer, science fiction writer.
What is Alastair Reynolds known for?
Notable works include Zima Blue and Other Stories, Revelation Space, Redemption Ark.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.