Ken Liu
Ken Liu
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Ken Liu (born 1976) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. Liu has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards for his short fiction, which has appeared in F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, and multiple "Year's Best" anthologies. Liu has also written an epic fantasy novel s…
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What is Ken Liu known for?
Ken Liu is highly regarded for his short fiction, which has earned him multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. He is also known for his epic fantasy series, The Dandelion Dynasty, which he describes as "silkpunk."
What is the reading order for Ken Liu's Dandelion Dynasty series?
The Dandelion Dynasty series begins with "The Grace of Kings," followed by "The Wall of Storms," and concludes with "The Veiled Throne." A fourth book, "Speaking Bones," is also part of the series.
Has Ken Liu's work been adapted?
Ken Liu's short story "The Paper Menagerie" was adapted into a short film. Additionally, he served as a translator for Liu Cixin's "The Three-Body Problem," which has also seen adaptations.