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Kim Stanley Robinson

キム・スタンリィ・ロビンソン

Kimu Sutanrī Robin son

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1952-03-23 （Waukegan, Illinois）
Nationality
United States
Languages
English
Residence History
Waukegan, Illinois → Southern California → Davis, California → Washington, D.C. → Switzerland

Career

Occupations
Writer, Science fiction writer
Active Years
1984-2025
Affiliations
University of California, Davis, University of California, San Diego
Memberships
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Influenced By
Philip K. Dick, Fredric Jameson
Influenced
Sheldon Brown

Education

University of California, San Diego
Literature / English
Degree: BA
Period: 1970-1974
Year of Graduation: 1974
Country: United States
Bachelor of Arts
Boston University
Graduate School of Arts / English
Degree: MA
Period: 1974-1975
Year of Graduation: 1975
Country: United States
Master of Arts
University of California, San Diego
Graduate School / English
Degree: PhD
Period: 1975-1982
Year of Graduation: 1982
Country: United States
Thesis: The Novels of Philip K. Dick

Awards

World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
1984
Work: Black Air
Category: Novella
Organization: World Fantasy Award
Result: 受賞
Locus Award for Best First Novel
1985
Work: The Wild Shore
Category: Best First Novel
Organization: Locus Magazine
Result: 受賞
Nebula Award for Best Novella
1988
Work: The Blind Geometer
Category: Novella
Organization: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Result: 受賞
John W. Campbell Memorial Award
1991
Work: Pacific Edge
Result: 受賞
BSFA Award for Best Novel
1993
Work: Red Mars
Category: Novel
Organization: British Science Fiction Association
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Novel
1994
Work: Green Mars
Category: Novel
Organization: World Science Fiction Convention
Result: 受賞
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1994
Work: Green Mars
Category: SF Novel
Organization: Locus Magazine
Result: 受賞
Nebula Award for Best Novel
1994
Work: Red Mars
Category: Novel
Organization: SFWA
Result: 受賞
Hugo Award for Best Novel
1997
Work: Blue Mars
Category: Novel
Organization: Worldcon
Result: 受賞
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1997
Work: Blue Mars
Category: SF Novel
Organization: Locus
Result: 受賞
Nebula Award for Best Novel
2013
Work: 2312
Category: Novel
Organization: SFWA
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Red Mars

1992 Hard science fiction

A novel about the colonization of Mars, depicting political and ecological conflicts during terraforming.

TerraformingCritique of capitalismEcologyPolitics
Translations
  • Seiun Award

Green Mars

1993 Hard science fiction

Second part of Mars trilogy, depicting the rise of Mars independence movement.

IndependenceDemocracyEnvironment

Blue Mars

1996 Hard science fiction

Conclusion of Mars trilogy, depicting the establishment of Mars republic and solar system changes.

UtopiaSustainabilityScience

Bibliography

  • See Kim Stanley Robinson bibliography

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Realistic science fictionDetailed scientific descriptionPolitical depth
Recurring Motifs
Climate changeEcological sustainabilityEconomic justiceScientists as heroes

Legacy

One of the greatest living science fiction writers. Won Hugo and Nebula for Mars trilogy. Themes include climate change and anti-capitalism in realistic futures.

In Popular Culture

  • Asteroid 72432 Kimrobinson named after him

Trivia

  • Avid backpacker in Sierra Nevada
  • Democratic socialist
  • Stay-at-home dad at times