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Charles Stross

Charles Stross was a British writer and pharmacist (born 1964). He was born at Leeds.

Also recorded as Charlie Stross.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles David George Stross.

Born at Leeds in 1964.

Identity and origins

Charles Stross was recorded at birth as Charles David George Stross. The authorities additionally record the heading Charlie Stross. His recorded language was English.

Formation and teaching

Charles Stross studied at University of Bradford. His recorded influences include William Gibson, Neal Stephenson and Bruce Sterling.

Recognition and collections

Charles Stross received Hugo Award for Best Novella, Sidewise Award for Alternate History, Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and Locus Award for Best Novella.

Catalogued works

60 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

death knight. Glasshouse, dated 2003. Accelerando. Iron Sunrise. Singularity Sky. The Clan Corporate. The Merchants' War. The Hidden Family. The Family Trade. The Concrete Jungle. A Colder War. Halting State.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Charles Stross, Between Science and Society, 2020. Charles Stross: Accelerando (Case Study), The Routledge Companion to Cyberpunk Culture, 2019. Review: Wireless by Charles Stross, New Scientist, 2009. Saturn's Children by Charles Stross: review, New Scientist, 2008. Stross, Franz, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011.

In detail

Charles Stross studied at University of Bradford. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction. William Gibson, Neal Stephenson and Bruce Sterling are recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are The Laundry Files.

Distinctions recorded are Hugo Award for Best Novella, Sidewise Award for Alternate History, Edward E. Smith Memorial Award and Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.

Chronology

  1. 1964Charles Stross born at Leeds.
  2. 2003Glasshouse.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Stross”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    Consult the source

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q345249: Charles Stross

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