| Gregory BenfordIncludes the names: G. Benford, Greg Benford, Greg Benford, Sterling Blake, Gregroy Benford, Gregory Benford, Gregory Benford, Gregory Bendford, Greogory benford, Gregory Benfoerd ... (see complete list), Gregory Benford ed., ed. Gregory Benford, ed. by Gregory Benford, editor Gregory Benford, גרגורי בנפורד, Грегори Бенфорд, グレゴリイ ベンフォード, Gregory; Inspired By Isaac Asimov Benford | 19,022 (46,064) | 659 | 990 |  (3.52) | 25 | 0 | Gregory Benford, was born on January 30, 1941 in Mobile, Alabama. He is a physicist and science fiction writer who earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, in 1967. He is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and a consultant for NASA. Benford's first novel "Deeper than the Darkness" (1970), which was revised as "The Stars in Shroud" (1978), gave him notice as a serious Science Fiction writer. His most popular work is "Timescape" (1980), which was the winner of the Nebula and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards; it presented a hard physics approach to limited time travel. "In the Ocean of Night" (1977), "Across the Sea of Suns" (1984), "Great Sky River" (1987), "Tides of Light" (1989) and "Furious Gulf" (1994) were all a part of the Galactic Cluster Series. He has also written the juvenile novel "Jupiter Project" (1975), "Against Infinity" (1983) and the thriller "Artifact" (1985). He has been nominated for 12 Nebula Awards (winning for "Timescape" and for the novelette, "If the Stars are Gods"). Benford, writing alternately with Bruce Sterling, produces science fact articles for the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. They took over after the death of regular columnist Isaac Asimov. He has also co-edited theme anthologies with Martin H. Greenburg, which include "Hitler Victorious" (1986), "Nuclear War" (1988), "What Might Have Been, Volume 1: Alternate Empires" (1988), "Volume 2: Alternate Heroes" (1989) and "Volume 3: Alternate Wars." (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Timescape … (more) |
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Gregory Benford has 7 past events. (show)  Great Novels of the 22nd Century: Timescape Join us for a reading group discussion of Timescape by Gregory Benford! Left Bank Books - Central West End (downstairs) The author of Tides of Light offers his Nebula Award-winning SF classic--a combination of hard science, bold speculation, and human drama. In the year 1998, a group of scientists works desperately to communicate with the scientists of 1962, warning of an ecological disaster that will destroy the oceans in the future--if it is not averted in the past.
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Location: Street: Left Bank Books - Central West End (downstairs) Additional: 399 N. Euclid Ave. City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63108 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more) Gregory Benford and Larry Niven Sign in San Diego Gregory Benford Larry NivenSF luminaries Gregory Benford and Larry Niven follow Bowl of Heaven, their first collaborative work, with Shipstar. They return readers to the Shipstar “the Bowl,” where the avian inhabitants continue their alliances and adversarial encounters with the curious primate newcomers. Analog Magazine welcomed the series, noting, “If you like hard SF with mind-stretching ideas — both physical and psychological — then you definitely want to read this book ...”
In addition to being a Nebula Award-winning author, Greg is a physics professor and a poet. Larry has won multiple awards in the Speculative Fiction Field, including the Hugo and Nebula.
Join us to discuss science fact and science fiction with Greg and Larry.
Location: Street: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Additional: Ste 302 City: San Diego, Province: California Postal Code: 92111-1040 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more) San Diego Book Discussion Group The February 19 discussion invites readers to travel to the future of the past, with Gregory Benford’s Timescape. The San Diego Book Discussion Group is led by Fearless Leader Christine. Participation is open to all readers; readers need not have completed a particular book to attend – it’s the perfect opportunity for readers to branch out and find new favorites!
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Location: Street: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Additional: Ste 302 City: San Diego, Province: California Postal Code: 92111-1040 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more) Long Beach Comic Con Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center each fall. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. Attending authors include Brom ( Krampus), Chris Alexander ( Star Wars Origami), Danny Marks ( Velveteen), Gretchen McNeil (Ten) Jennifer Bosworth ( Struck), Dani & Eytan Kollin (The Unincorporated Universe), and Gregory Benford & Larry Niven ( Bowl of Heaven). Join Mysterious Galaxy in Booth #107 for a great selection of books, author signings, and more! More information at their website. Location: Street: 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Additional: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center City: Long Beach, Province: California Postal Code: 90802 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)Gregory Benford and Larry Niven Sign in Redondo Beach Gregory Benford Larry Niven Bowl of Heaven is the first collaborative work by SF luminaries Gregory Benford and Larry Niven, to be followed by Shipstar. (See Patrick’s review.) In addition to being a Nebula Award-winning author, Greg is a physics professor and a poet. Larry has won multiple awards in the Speculative Fiction Field, including the Hugo and Nebula, and recently collaborated on Known Space / Ringworld novel Fate of Worlds with Edward Lerner. Join us to discuss science fact and science fiction with Greg and Larry. Also signing in San Diego on October 16th
Location: Street: 2810 Artesia Blvd. City: Redondo Beach, Province: California Postal Code: 90278 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)  Greg Benford and Larry Niven Launch Party for BOWL OF HEAVEN in San Diego Bowl of Heaven is the first collaborative work by SF luminaries Gregory Benford and Larry Niven, to be followed by Shipstar. (See Patrick’s review.) In addition to being a Nebula Award-winning author, Greg is a physics professor and a poet. Larry has won multiple awards in the Speculative Fiction Field, including the Hugo and Nebula, and recently collaborated on Known Space / Ringworld novel Fate of Worlds with Edward Lerner. Join us and guest host David Brin to discuss science fact and science fiction with Greg and Larry. Greg and Larry are also signing in Redondo Beach on October 18th.
Location: Street: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Additional: Ste 302 City: San Diego, Province: California Postal Code: 92111-1040 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more) Star Base Andromeda - Book Discussion Meeting NuVibe, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 6:30pm Gregory Benford, Timescape. Star Base Andromeda is a Lincoln science fiction, fantasy, horror and action/adventure club, which holds weekly meetings in downtown Lincoln. Approximately every six weeks, we hold a Book Discussion meeting, for which all attendees are encouraged to have read the same book for group discussion. Our book selection for July 19, 2011, is the Gregory Benford's 1980 classic, "Timescape". SBA meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend and participate. (cannellfan)… (more)
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