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Bob Shaw

Also known as Robert Shaw
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Bob Shaw was born in Northern Ireland in 1931. After working in structural engineering, industrial public relations and journalism he became a full time writer in 1975. Among his novels are Other Days, Other Eyes, The Ragged Astronauts, The Wooden Spaceships and The Fugitive Worlds. He died in 1996.

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Who Goes Here?Bob ShawFirst in Warren Peace
The Ragged AstronautsBob ShawFirst in Land and Overland
OrbitsvilleBob ShawFirst in Orbitsville
Other days, other eyesBob Shawon 4 shelves
Night WalkBob Shawon 3 shelves

Known for

Space FantasySpace OperaColonizationWonderCosmic DreadVengeful

Awards

2 won · 3 shortlisted
WinnerBSFAThe Ragged Astronauts1987WinnerBSFAOrbitsville1976FinalistHugoThe Ragged Astronauts1987FinalistClarkeThe Ragged Astronauts1987FinalistCampbellOrbitsville1976

Details

Born
31 Dec 1931
Died
11 Feb 1996
Country
United Kingdom
First book
Night Walk, 1967

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