Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Author
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1980-present
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
River of Gods (film adaptation in development)
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Science fiction community
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:British_Science_Fiction_Association_Award
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick_Award gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke_Award |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1960-04-01
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Manchester,_England
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
Other science fiction authors
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Short stories
Essays Anthologies Novellas |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_East_Anglia
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| gptkbp:genre |
Science fiction
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ian McDonald
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| gptkbp:influence |
Cyberpunk
Speculative fiction New wave science fiction |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Contemporary science fiction
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:H.G._Wells
gptkb:J.G._Ballard gptkb:Philip_K._Dick |
| gptkbp:involved |
Literary festivals
Writing workshops Science fiction conventions |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Exploring themes of technology and culture
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
River of Gods
The Dervish House Desolation Road Luna:_New_Moon |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Novelist
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| gptkbp:residence |
Belfast,_Northern_Ireland
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Diane_McDonald
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| gptkbp:style |
Complex narratives
Cultural commentary Character-driven stories Rich world-building |
| gptkbp:theme |
Globalization
Mythology and folklore Environmental issues Futurism Urban life Post-colonialism Human relationships Science and ethics Technology's impact on society Dystopia and utopia Identity_and_culture |
| gptkbp:translatedInto |
Multiple languages
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| gptkbp:website |
http://www.iancmcdonald.com
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