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John Varley
Person · Writer, Novelist

John Varley

American science fiction author (1947–2025)

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Born
9 Aug 1947, Austin
Died
10 Dec 2025, Beaverton
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English

John Varley was an American science fiction author (1947–2025). Born 1947 in Austin.

Educationsilver

Awards and worksilver

  • Nebula Award for Best Novella1979
  • Locus Award for Best Novella1979
  • Locus Award for Best Novelette1979
16 more awards
  • Hugo Award for Best Novella1979
  • Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel1980
  • Locus Award for Best Novella1982
  • Locus Award for Best Short Story1982
  • Hugo Award for Best Short Story1982
  • Nebula Award for Best Novella1985
  • Locus Award for Best Novella1985
  • Hugo Award for Best Novella1985
  • Locus Award for Best Collection1987
  • Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story1987
  • Seiun Award for Best Translated Short Story1992
  • Hayakawa Award
  • Prix Tour-Apollo Award1980
  • Locus Award for Best Collection1979
  • Locus Award for Best Collection1981
  • Locus Award for Best Collection2005

About

Expertise: literature, science fiction literature, science fiction short story, science fiction novel

Elsewhere: Website · Wikipedia

Questions about this record
Who is John Varley?
John Varley was an American science fiction author (1947–2025). Born 1947 in Austin.
What is the Galactica ID of John Varley?
DGP-R3HS6HKFXDMZ is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of John Varley. The Wikidata id Q504805 resolves to it.