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My Take
I consider Kim Stanley Robinson one of the most important moral voices in modern science fiction. The Mars trilogy alone would secure his reputation, but what genuinely impresses me is how consistently he grounds the future in real science, ecology, and politics rather than escapist fantasy. His sweep of Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards reflects substance, not novelty. With The Ministry for the Future he confronts climate change head-on, refusing easy optimism while still insisting the future is worth fighting for. I find his work bracing precisely because it treats scientists as heroes and asks readers to take responsibility for what comes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Stanley Robinson
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・スタンリー・ロビンソン
- Reading
- きむ・すたんりー・ろびんそん
- Born
- March 23, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Waukegan, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / writer / science fiction writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Boston University
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Nebula Award for Best Novella
- 1991 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 1991 Locus Award for Best Novella
- 1992 BSFA Award for Best Novel
- 1994 Nebula Award for Best Novel
- 1994 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 1994 Hugo Award for Best Novel
- 1997 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mars trilogy | — | |
| Notable work | Three Californias Trilogy | — | |
| Notable work | The Years of Rice and Salt | — | |
| Notable work | The Ministry for the Future | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Stanley Robinson born?
Born March 23, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Kim Stanley Robinson from?
Kim Stanley Robinson is from Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
What does Kim Stanley Robinson do?
Kim Stanley Robinson works as novelist, writer, science fiction writer.
What is Kim Stanley Robinson known for?
Notable works include Mars trilogy, Three Californias Trilogy, The Years of Rice and Salt.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.