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Christopher Priest

Also known as Chris Priest, Christopher McKenzie Priest, Colin Wedgelock, John Luther Novak
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Christopher Priest's novels have built him an inimitable dual reputation as a contemporary novelist and a leading figure in modern SF and fantasy. His novel THE PRESTIGE is unique in winning both a major literary prize (the James Tait Black Award) and a major genre prize (The World Fantasy Award). He was selected for the original Best of Young British Novelists in 1983. Christopher Priest died on 2 February 2024, at the age of 80.

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The PrestigeChristopher Prieston 77 shelves
The Inverted WorldChristopher Prieston 58 shelves
The AffirmationChristopher PriestFirst in Dream Archipelago
IndoctrinaireChristopher Prieston 8 shelves
The extremesChristopher Prieston 6 shelves

Known for

Dystopian Sci-FiSlipstreamPsychological HorrorThe UncannyPensiveScared

Awards

7 won · 16 shortlisted
WinnerBSFAThe Islanders2012WinnerCampbellThe Islanders2012WinnerClarkeThe separation2003WinnerBSFAThe separation2003WinnerBSFAThe extremes1999WinnerWFAThe Prestige1996

Details

Born
14 Jul 1943
Died
2 Feb 2024
Country
United Kingdom
First book
Indoctrinaire, 1970

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