David Brin
Books and Stories

David Brin (b. 1950) is an American science fiction writer. He has won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. He holds a Bachelor of Science in astronomy, a masters degree in applied physics and PhD in space science. Perhaps his most famous novels are the Uplift series. His 1985 novel The Postman was made into a major motion picture.

Select a novel or story title to see the inventions from that work:

Earth, Bantam, 1990

Kiln People, Tor, 2002

Natulife, Fantasy and Science Fiction, 1994

Piecework, Not Known, 1990

Startide Rising, Bantam, 1983

Sundiver, Not Known, 1979

Tank Farm Dynamo, Analog, 1983

The Uplift War, Not Known, 1987

 

 

 

 

 

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