Ben Bova (1932–2020)
Autor de Mars
Sobre El Autor
Ben Bova, Ben Bova was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began writing fiction in the late 1940's and continued to pursue his careers in journalism, aerospace, education and publishing. Bova received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University, 1954, a master of arts degree in mostrar más communications from the State University of New York, 1987, and a doctorate in education from California Coast University, 1996. Dr. Bova worked as a newspaper reporter for several years and then joined Project Vanguard, the first American satellite program, as a technical editor. He was manager of marketing for Avco Everett Research Laboratory and worked with scientists in the fields of high-power lasers, artificial hearts and advanced electrical power generators. Dr. Bova has taught science fiction at Harvard University and at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, where he also directed film courses. He has written scripts for teaching films with the Physical Sciences Study Committee in association with Nobel Laureates from many universities. Dr. Bova has served on the advisory board of Post College and the Editorial Boards of the World Future Society. He is President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society. He is also a charter member of the Planetary Society and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Nature Conservancy, the New York Academy of Sciences and the National Space Club. He is a former President and a charter member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He was honored by Temple University as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1981 and in 1982 was made an Alumni Fellow. In 1994, his short story "Inspiration" was nominated for the Nebula Award. "The Beauty of Light" was voted one of the best science books of the year in 1988 by the American Librarians' Association and they hailed "Moonrise" as best science fiction novel in 1996. Other titles include "Moonwar," "Mars," and "Brothers," which all combine romance and adventure with the scientific aspect of exploring the future of technology and its effect on individuals and society. "Immortality" and "Assured Survival" deal with technology being used to solve economic, social and political problems. "Immortality" goes further in examining biomedical breakthroughs that could extend a person's life by hundreds of years while being able to always remain physically young. His works include The Aftermath, Mars Life, and Leviathans of Jupiter. Ben Bova was a prolific science fiction author. He wrote over a hundred books and short stories. He also was an editor who worked on some of science fiction's best-known publications. He died on November 29, 2020 at the age of 88. (Bowker Author Biography) mostrar menos
Créditos de la imagen: Minnicon 8 (1974)
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Series
Obras de Ben Bova
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time (1973) 918 copias
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two B: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time (1973) — Editor — 798 copias
World-Building: A Writer's Guide to Constructing Star Systems and Life Supporting Planets (1996) — Editor — 343 copias
Time Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time Travel (1997) — Editor — 135 copias
Carbide Tipped Pens: Seventeen Tales of Hard Science Fiction (2016) — Editor; Contribuidor — 95 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. XCVIII, No. 9 (September 1978) (1978) — Editor — 24 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. XCVIII, No. 11 (November 1978) (1978) — Editor — 21 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 5 (January 1972) (1971) — Editor — 19 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 6 (February 1972) (1972) — Editor — 18 copias
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume I, IIA, IIB, the Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time (Boxed Set, in… (1971) — Editor — 8 copias
Galerij der giganten 5 de beste science-fiction verhalen — Editor — 7 copias
Mount Olympus 7 copias
Slowboat to the Stars 3 copias
The System 3 copias
ANALOG - Science Fiction Science Fact - Volume 96, number 1, 2, 3, 4 - January Jan February Feb March April 1976:… — Editor — 2 copias
Matrix Man 2 copias
Omni, July 1981 2 copias
In Quest of Quasars 2 copias
Science Fiction Hall of Fame vol 2 2 copias
Science Fiction Hall of Fame vol 2b 2 copias
Peacemakers 2 copias
Sam Below Par 2 copias
Analog II 2 copias
Omni, March 1982 1 copia
Omni, June 1981 1 copia
Omni, January 1982 1 copia
Omni, April 1982 1 copia
Omni, December 1981 1 copia
Omni, May 1982 1 copia
Omni, June 1982 1 copia
Omni, July 1982 1 copia
Inspirationen: Story 1 copia
Waterbot 1 copia
L'astronave dell'esilio 1 copia
Death Wave 1 copia
Voyagers 1 copia
New Earth 1 copia
Venus 1 copia
Earth 1 copia
Omni, August 1982 1 copia
The Best of Bova, Vol. 2 1 copia
Omni, September 1982 1 copia
The Supersonic Zepplin 1 copia
The Amazing Laser 1 copia
Floodtide [Orion] 1 copia
The Weathermen 1 copia
Planets, Life, & LGM 1 copia
The Sightseers {short story} 1 copia
Voyagers 2 1 copia
TAKES TWO TO TANGLE 1 copia
Etre ou ne pas 1 copia
The Dueling Machine and Other Works by Ben Bova (Unexpurgated Edition) (Halcyon Classics) (2010) 1 copia
Analog Science Fact and Fiction - 3 Vintage Issues - September 1974, February 1975, September 1977 — Editor — 1 copia
The Kingdom Come 1 copia
Shock In Trust 1 copia
Visions of Lake Tahoe 1 copia
Privateers 1 copia
Voyagers II: The Alien Within 1 copia
Alvorada Lunar 1 copia
Powersat 1 copia
Bova, Ben - Crazy Ideas 1 copia
Bova, Ben - Welfarewell 1 copia
Bova, Ben - Children of the Mind 1 copia
The Weathermakers 9Novelette) 1 copia
Test in Orbit (SS) 1 copia
Class Six Climb (An Analog Book) 1 copia
Build Me a Mountain 1 copia
The uses of space 1 copia
Bova, Ben - Law & Order 1 copia
Brothers [short story] 1 copia
Battle station (short story) 1 copia
Marsmenschen 1 copia
Unterwegs in die Welt von morgen (133): Als der Himmel Feuer fing - Von Menschen gejagt (1992) 1 copia
Grandfather Sam {short story} 1 copia
Orion [short story] 1 copia
Omni Magazine May 1981 1 copia
Bova, Ben - Orion 01 - Phoenix 1 copia
L'astronave dell'esilio: L'astronave dei 20000: Ritorno dall'esilio: I condannati di Messina 1 copia
Marte - Volume 2 Livro 1 1 copia
Trans Human 1 copia
Weathermakers,The 1 copia
Los fabricantes del tiempo 1 copia
Urania 1038 - ORION 1 copia
Rescue Mode 1 copia
I guardiani del mondo 1 copia
Acts of God 1 copia
Mars Life 3 1 copia
Moon Race 1 copia
The Science Fiction Collection 1 copia
Orion E La Morte Del Tempo 1 copia
THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME VOLUME 2A, 2B, 3, 4 (4 VOLUMES) — Editor — 1 copia
The Best of Omni Science Fiction, Volumes 1 & 2 — Editor — 1 copia
Kinsman {short story} 1 copia
Obras relacionadas
Analog Anthology #1: Fifty Years of the Best Science Fiction From Analog (1980) — Contribuidor — 107 copias
Gateways: A Feast of Great New Science Fiction Honoring Grand Master Frederik Pohl (2010) — Contribuidor — 95 copias
Nebula Awards 30: SFWA's Choices For The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Of The Year (Nebula Awards Showcase) (1980) — Contribuidor — 86 copias
The Science Fiction Megapack: 25 Classic Science Fiction Stories by Masters (2011) — Autor — 60 copias
One Lamp: Alternate History Stories from The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (2003) — Contribuidor — 46 copias
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction June 1991, Vol. 80, No. 6 (1991) — Contribuidor — 23 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4 (December 1971) (1971) — Contribuidor — 19 copias
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Vol. LXXVIII, No. 4 (December 1966) (1966) — Contribuidor — 18 copias
Analog Science Fiction and Fact: Vol. CXVIII, No. 3 (March 1998) (1998) — algunas ediciones — 14 copias
Analog Science Fact/Science Fiction: Vol. LXXIII, No. 5 (July 1964) (1964) — Contribuidor — 11 copias
Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: Vol. 11, No. 12 [December 1987] (1987) — Contribuidor — 11 copias
Analog Science Fact/Science Fiction: Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 (January 1965) (1965) — Contribuidor — 10 copias
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction November 1988, Vol. 75, No. 5 (1988) — Autor — 10 copias
The far side of time, thirteen original stories;: A science fiction anthology (1974) — Contribuidor — 6 copias
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Nombre legal
- Bova, Benjamin William
- Otros nombres
- Williams, Oxford (pseudonym)
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1932-11-08
- Fecha de fallecimiento
- 2020-11-29
- Género
- male
- Nacionalidad
- USA
- Lugar de nacimiento
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Lugar de fallecimiento
- Naples, Florida, USA
- Causa de fallecimiento
- COVID-19
stroke - Lugares de residencia
- New York, New York, USA
West Hartford, Connecticut, USA - Educación
- California Coast University (PhD - Education)
State University of New York, Albany (MA - Communications)
Temple University (BS - Journalism)
South Philadelphia High School - Ocupaciones
- technical writer
editor
reporter
science adviser
science fiction writer
professor (Science Fiction) (mostrar todos 7)
commentator - Organizaciones
- National Space Society (President Emeritus)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (Past President)
Analog Science Fiction
Omni
Martin Aircraft
Avco-Everett Research Laboratory (Marketing Manager) (mostrar todos 8)
Harvard University
Hayden Planetarium - Premios y honores
- Arthur C. Clarke Foundation (Lifetime Achievement Award ∙ 2005)
World Science Fiction Convention (Author Guest of Honor ∙ 2000)
E. E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction (1974)
Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award - Agente
- Eleanor Wood (Spectrum Literary)
- BiografÃa breve
- Born in 1932, Ben Bova was a long time editor association of the review of S-F, Analog. Author of several novels of which THX 1138 that the cinema made famous. (J' read, 1980)
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