David Brin






David Brin

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born
October 06, 1950

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place of birth
Glendale, California, The United States

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Science Fiction & Fantasy


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* 1950 - born in Glendale, California
* 1973 - received Bachelor of Science in astronomy from California Institute of Technology
* 1978 - received Master of Science in applied physics from University of California, San Diego
* 1981 - received Doctor of Philosophy in space science from University of California, San Diego
* 1983 - Nebula Award for Best Novel: Startide Rising
* 1984 - Hugo Award for Best Novel: Startide Rising
* 1988 - Hugo Award for Best Novel: The Uplift War




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 Last time we looked at one enticingly seductive mind trap that we all fall for, now and then -- because it (a) flatters our own egos and (b) nearly always seems so well-justifed.  Contempt for the Masses seems to come as naturally as breathing.  And you (or I) never happen to be one of the innumerable fools, out there.  You (or I) are in the know!  

Now we'll move on to another silly notion that f...

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avg rating: 3.77 | 10,249 ratings | 587 reviews | 58 distinct works | 57 fans
The Postman The Postman
by David Brin
avg rating 3.76 — 1,349 ratings — published 1985
17 editions
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Startide Rising Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2)
by David Brin
avg rating 4.03 — 1,209 ratings — published 1972
18 editions
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Sundiver Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.52 — 1,130 ratings — published 1980
14 editions
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The Uplift War The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga, #3)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.94 — 1,007 ratings — published 1987
8 editions
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Earth Earth
by David Brin
avg rating 3.82 — 688 ratings — published 1990
10 editions
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Brightness Reef Brightness Reef (Uplift Storm Trilogy, #1)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.76 — 689 ratings — published 1983
7 editions
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Infinity's Shore Infinity's Shore (Uplift Storm Trilogy, #2)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.80 — 605 ratings — published 1996
6 editions
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Kiln People Kiln People (The Kiln Books)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.76 — 594 ratings — published 2002
7 editions
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Heaven's Reach Heaven's Reach (Uplift Storm Trilogy, #3)
by David Brin
avg rating 3.77 — 519 ratings — published 1998
6 editions
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The Practice Effect The Practice Effect
by David Brin
avg rating 3.55 — 369 ratings — published 1984
8 editions
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"It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power."
David Brin
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"Creative people see Prometheus in a mirror, never Pandora."
David Brin (Brightness Reef)
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"Where subtlety fails us we must simply make do with cream pies."
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