Spider Robinson
Spider Robinson
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Spider Robinson is an American-born Canadian science fiction author. He moved to Canada in 1973 and became a Canadian citizen in 2002, keeping his American citizenship.
He won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1974 and has won Hugo Awards for the novella "By Any Other Name" (1977), "Stardance" (1978, with Jeanne Robinson) and the short story "Melancholy Elephants" (1983), as well as a Nebula Award for "Stardance".
He is best known for the Callahan's Place stories, beginning with Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (1977), and for the Stardance trilogy, written with his wife, the dancer and choreographer Jeanne Robinson. His novel Variable Star (2006) was written from an outline by Robert A. Heinlein. In 2008 he received the Robert A. Heinlein Award for lifetime achievement.
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Spider Robinson is widely recognized for his Callahan's Place series, which features a bar where time travelers, aliens, and other unusual patrons gather to share stories and solve problems. He is also known for his humorous and philosophical approach to science fiction.
Spider Robinson has received multiple prestigious awards for his work, including the Hugo Award for Best Novella for "By Any Other Name" and the Nebula Award for Best Novella for "Stardance," co-written with Jeanne Robinson. He also won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.
The Callahan's Place series generally begins with "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon," followed by "Callahan's Secret" and "Callahan's Lady." While each book can often be enjoyed independently, reading them in publication order allows for the best appreciation of character development and ongoing storylines.
Spider Robinson has collaborated on several works, most notably with his late wife, Jeanne Robinson, on the Stardance trilogy. He has also co-authored books with other science fiction writers.