David Brin
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About
An American astrophysicist and writer, he is best known for his Uplift science fiction series. His award-winning novel, The Postman, was adapted into a 1997 film starring Kevin Costner.
Before Fame
He received a Doctor of Philosophy in space science from the University of California, San Diego and subsequently worked for NASA as a consultant.
Trivia
His 1998 non-fiction work, The Transparent Society, received both the McGannon Communication Award and the American Library Association's Freedom of Speech Award.
Family Life
He and his wife, Cheryl Brigham, had three children together.
Associated With
He and Gordon R. Dickson both received the Nebula Award.
