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Raymond E. Feist is a novelist and science fiction writer, born on December 23, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Raymond E. Feist is 80 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Birmingham High School and University of California, San Diego. Recorded honors include Inkpot Award (1988). Credited works include Magician: Apprentice.
My Take
Feist is one of those craftsmen of fantasy whose influence outsizes his fame. The Riftwar Cycle, anchored by Magician, sold over fifteen million copies and pulled countless readers into Midkemia, a world built with patient, brick-by-brick worldbuilding rather than gimmickry. The 1988 Inkpot Award marks the genre's recognition of that dedication. What I respect most is the durability: books translated into many languages and still cherished decades on. In an era of disposable epics, Feist's longevity feels earned. He is, to me, an architect who constructs castles out of prose and invites you to live in them for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raymond E. Feist
- Name (Japanese)
- レイモンド・E・フィースト
- Reading
- れいもんど・E・ふぃーすと
- Born
- December 23, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / science fiction writer
2. Background
- High school
- Birmingham High School
- University
- University of California, San Diego
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Inkpot Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Magician: Apprentice | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.raymondfeistbooks.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond%20E.%20Feist
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%BBE%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q350404
5. 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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond E. Feist born?
Born December 23, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Raymond E. Feist from?
Raymond E. Feist is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Raymond E. Feist do?
Raymond E. Feist works as writer, novelist, science fiction writer.
What is Raymond E. Feist known for?
Notable works include Magician: Apprentice.
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