David Brin
David Brin
b. 1950-10-06- Books
- 34
- Followers
- 0
About
David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American science fiction author and scientist. Trained in astrophysics at Caltech, he earned a PhD in physics from the University of California, San Diego, and has worked with NASA-related advisory bodies and as a futurist and speaker.
He is best known for the Uplift series, including Startide Rising and The Uplift War, both of which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel, and for The Postman, adapted as a 1997 film. His other books include Earth, Existence and the nonfiction The Transparent Society.
Top genres
Science Fiction Fiction Space Opera Hard Sci-Fi Essays
Also known as
Links
Featured works
Series
Authors in the same genres
Frequently asked questions
The Uplift series begins with "Sundiver," followed by "Startide Rising," and then "The Uplift War." The second trilogy in the series includes "Brightness Reef," "Infinity's Shore," and "Heaven's Reach."
David Brin has received multiple Hugo Awards and Nebula Awards for his science fiction novels, including for "Startide Rising" and "The Uplift War."
His novel "The Postman" was adapted into a feature film.