Alastair Reynolds – British science fiction author of the 21st century, known for Revelation Space and Absolution Gap, a leading figure of modern space opera. A former astrophysicist with the European Space Agency, he merges scientific rigour with vast imagination. In his novels, space itself becomes a central, almost living presence.
📚 The Revelation Space series is considered a landmark in new space opera. 🔭 Worked for over a decade as an astrophysicist at ESA in the Netherlands. 📖 First published stories appeared in SF magazines. 💬 Says he writes about “dark space, but with humanity.” 🌍 His works have been translated worldwide. 🎓 Earned a PhD in astronomy at the University of St Andrews. 🖼 Influenced by Arthur C. Clarke and cyberpunk author William Gibson. 📦 Writes sweeping series but also acclaimed stand-alone novels. 🎮 His universes have inspired role-playing games and fan creations. 🚀 Known for “hard” science fiction with emotional depth. 🙂 Funny note: once joked he was “the most literary astrophysicist” at ESA.