Ian McDonald Irish science fiction writer. Date of Birth: 31.03.1960 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Ian MacDonald
2. Awards and Recognitions

Biography of Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald is an Irish science fiction writer, known for his works in the cyberpunk genre. His writing often explores the intricate intertwining of cutting-edge technology and ethnographic explorations, as well as the consequences of rapid social or technological changes. MacDonald was born on March 31, 1960, in Manchester, England. His mother was Irish, and his father was Scottish. When MacDonald was five years old, his family relocated to Northern Ireland.

Growing up during the ethno-political conflict in Northern Ireland from 1968 to 1998, known as "The Troubles," had a profound impact on MacDonald's worldview and future creative works. Many of his works touch on issues of postcolonialism and the relationships between "third world" countries and their former metropolises.

In 1982, MacDonald made his debut as a writer with the short story "Island of the Dead," published in the journal "Extro." His first novel, "Desolation Road," inspired by Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles" and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," was published in 1988. The novel received positive reviews from critics and won the 1989 Locus Award for Best First Novel.

Currently, Ian MacDonald resides in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and works as the head of development for a major telecommunications company.

Awards and Recognitions

Throughout his career, Ian MacDonald has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the science fiction genre. Some of his notable accolades include:

- 1989: Locus Award for Best First Novel for "Desolation Road" (1988).
- 1992: Philip K. Dick Award for Best SF Novel in the United States for "King of Morning, Queen of Day" (1991).
- 1993: British Science Fiction Award for Best Short Fiction for "The Innocent" (1992).
- 2001: Theodore Sturgeon Award for Best SF Short Story for "Tendeleo's Story" (2000).
- 2003: Sigma-F Award for Best Foreign Work (Translation) for "Tendeleo's Story" (2000).
- 2005: BSFA Award for Best Novel for "River of Gods" (2004).
- 2006: World SF magazine's Best Foreign SF Novel for "River of Gods" (2004).
- 2007: BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction for "The Djinn's Wife" (2006).
- 2007: Hugo Award for Best Novelette for "The Djinn's Wife" (2006).
- 2008: BSFA Award for Best Novel for "Brasyl" (2007).
- 2011: John W. Campbell Memorial Award for "The Dervish House" (2010).