About Chiaki Kawamata
Born 1948. Chiaki Kawamata is a Japanese novelist and science fiction writer, known for Emblem of Roto.
is a Japanese science fiction writer and critic. He has won both the Seiun Award and the Nihon SF Taisho Award. Kawamata is also noted for writing the story of the manga Emblem of Roto.
Awards 1981: Seiun Award Japanese Long Form Award for Kaseijin Senshi 1984: Nihon SF Taisho for Genshigari
Works
English translations Death Sentences (2012), translation of (1984) 46 Okunen Monogatari ~The Shinka Ron~ (46億年物語 －THE進化論－, "4.6 Billion Year Story: The Theory of Evolution") 1990 (Storywriter)
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Who is Chiaki Kawamata?
Japanese writer
When was Chiaki Kawamata born?
Chiaki Kawamata was born on 4 December 1948 in Otaru.
What is Chiaki Kawamata's occupation?
Chiaki Kawamata is a novelist and science fiction writer.
What is Chiaki Kawamata known for?
Chiaki Kawamata is known for Emblem of Roto.
What nationality is Chiaki Kawamata?
Chiaki Kawamata is Japanese.
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