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My Take
Andy Weir is my favorite proof that the internet can still mint a great novelist. He was a software developer who serialized The Martian for free on his own website, and the math-checking rigor of that day job became his literary signature. What sets him apart from other hard science fiction writers is warmth: his protagonists crack jokes while dying, and Project Hail Mary turns an orbital mechanics problem into one of the most moving friendships I have ever read. I respect a writer who trusts both the numbers and the reader, and two Seiun Awards from Japanese fans suggest that this blend travels well across cultures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- アンディ・ウィアー
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・ウィアー
- Reading
- あんでぃ・うぃあー
- Born
- June 16, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Davis, California, United States
- Occupation
- software developer / writer / novelist / computer scientist / science fiction writer
2. Background
- High school
- Livermore High School
- University
- University of San Diego
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Astounding Award for Best New Writer
- 2015 Geffen Award
- 2015 Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel
- 2015 Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work
- 2022 Seiun Award for Best Translated Long Work
- 2018 Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 2021 Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Martian | — | |
| Notable work | The Egg | — | |
| Notable work | Cheshire Crossing | — | |
| Notable work | Artemis | — | |
| Notable work | Project Hail Mary | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was アンディ・ウィアー born?
Born June 16, 1972 (age 54).
Where is アンディ・ウィアー from?
アンディ・ウィアー is from Davis, California, United States.
What does アンディ・ウィアー do?
アンディ・ウィアー works as software developer, writer, novelist, computer scientist, science fiction writer.
What is アンディ・ウィアー known for?
Notable works include The Martian, The Egg, Cheshire Crossing.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.