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Stephen Baxter was born on November 13, 1957 in Liverpool, United Kingdom and is credited as a novelist, science fiction writer and university teacher. As of 2026, Stephen Baxter is 68 years old. Education on record includes University of Cambridge. Awards on record include Bob Morane award for best foreign novel (1999), Sidewise Award for Alternate History (1996), John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (1996) and 4 more. Credited works include Xeelee Sequence, Manifold Trilogy and The Long Earth.
My Take
Stephen Baxter is exactly the kind of writer I reach for when I want science fiction that actually respects the science. A Cambridge-trained author with degrees in mathematics and engineering, he writes the hard, cosmic-scale stuff, and the Xeelee Sequence and The Time Ships are the kind of books that make you feel small in the best way. His award shelf, from the Philip K. Dick Award to multiple BSFA Awards, tells me the field takes him seriously. I admire that he collaborated with Terry Pratchett on The Long Earth too. To me he's a builder of universes, patient and rigorous.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen Baxter
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴン・バクスター
- Reading
- すてぃーゔん・ばくすたー
- Born
- November 13, 1957 (age 68)
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- novelist / science fiction writer / writer / university teacher
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- University of Cambridge
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Bob Morane award for best foreign novel
- 1996 Sidewise Award for Alternate History
- 1996 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- 1997 Philip K. Dick Award
- 2000 Locus Award for Best Novelette
- 2000 Philip K. Dick Award
- 1995 BSFA Award for Best Novel
- 1997 BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Xeelee Sequence |
| Notable work | Manifold Trilogy |
| Notable work | The Long Earth |
| Notable work | The Time Ships |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.stephen-baxter.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen%20Baxter%20(author)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q314416
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Stephen Baxter born?
Born November 13, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Stephen Baxter from?
Stephen Baxter is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does Stephen Baxter do?
Stephen Baxter works as novelist, science fiction writer, writer, university teacher.
What is Stephen Baxter known for?
Notable works include Xeelee Sequence, Manifold Trilogy, The Long Earth.
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