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Robert Reed

b. 1956

Hugo Award-winning American science fiction author (born 1956)

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About Robert Reed

Born 1956. Robert Reed is an American novelist, writer and science fiction writer.

Robert David Reed (born October 9, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska) is a Hugo Award-winning American science fiction author. He has a Bachelor of Science in biology from the Nebraska Wesleyan University. la Voie terrestre (1994), the French translation of Down the Bright Way (1991) (Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for foreign novel) "Decency" (1996) (Asimov's Science Fiction reader poll, short story) "Marrow" (1997) (Science Fiction Age reader poll, novella) "She Sees My Monsters Now" (2002) (Asimov's Science Fiction reader poll, short story) "A Billion Eves" (2006): Hugo Award for Best Novella, 2007

He was nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in Science Fiction in 1987.

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Important facts

Born
9 October 1956, Omaha
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Novelist, writer, science fiction writer
Nationality
United States
Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Omaha Benson High School Magnet
Awards
Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel; Hugo Award for Best Novella
Also known as
Robert David Reed, Robert Touzalin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Reed?

Hugo Award-winning American science fiction author (born 1956)

When was Robert Reed born?

Robert Reed was born on 9 October 1956 in Omaha.

What is Robert Reed's occupation?

Robert Reed is a novelist, writer and science fiction writer.

What nationality is Robert Reed?

Robert Reed is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Reed

· Wikidata: Q1857523

· DBpedia: Robert Reed (author)

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