Larry Niven

Novelist, Author

1938 –

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Who is Larry Niven?

Laurence van Cott Niven is an American science fiction author. His best-known work is Ringworld, which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the series The Magic Goes Away, rational fantasy dealing with magic as a non-renewable resource.

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Born
Apr 30, 1938
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Laurence Van Cott Niven
  • Lari Niven
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • California Institute of Technology
  • Washburn University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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