Michael Bishop

Michael Bishop

Michael Bishop also writes as: Philip Lawson.

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A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals (Collection) was the most recently released book by Michael Bishop, on February 3rd, 2021.

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Michael Bishop Stats: The highest rated book by Michael Bishop on Book Notification is Under Heaven's Bridge, the 3rd novel in the Urban Nucleus series.

The most read book by Michael Bishop on Book Notification is Under Heaven's Bridge, the 3rd novel in the Urban Nucleus series.

Below is a complete list of Michael Bishop books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Michael Bishop is the Urban Nucleus Series.

List of Urban Nucleus Books in Publication Order (with Ian Watson)

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1977
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1979
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Under Heaven's Bridge (With: Ian Watson)
1981

List of Will Keats Books in Publication Order (as Philip Lawson)

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (with Steven Utley)

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2005

List of Collections in Publication Order

List of Universe Books in Publication Order

List of The Dark Descent Books in Publication Order

List of Michael Bishop Anthologies in Publication Order

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1973
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61983
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2013
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Michael Bishop

Michael Bishop was born on November 12th, 1945 and is currently 79 years old. Michael Bishop was born in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Michael Bishop is probably best known for their Standalone Novels. There are currently 14 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1975 with the novel A Funeral for the Eyes of Fire. The most recently released novel was The City and the Cygnets which was released in 2019. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Michael at this time.

Michael Bishop has also written the Collections series which has 11 books including Blooded on Arachne and One Winter in Eden.

Michael Bishop: Awards & Accolades

Bishop's books have won multiple awards, Unicorn Mountain won the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award, in 1989. Fourth Annual Collection won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1992. At the City Limits of Fate won the Philip K. Dick Award, Special Citation Award, in 1996. The Pile won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Short Fiction, in 2008. Best New Horror 20 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2010.

The following novels by Michael Bishop were nominated for these awards:

  • Within the Walls of Tyre: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (1979).
  • The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series VI: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1979).
  • The Monkey's Bride: World Fantasy Award, Novella (1984).
  • A Gift from the Graylanders: Hugo Award, Best Novelette (1986).
  • Ancient of Days: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (1988).
  • Apartheid, Superstrings, and Mordecai Thubana: World Fantasy Award, Novella (1990).
  • Philip K. Dick is Dead, Alas: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (1990).
  • Cri de Coeur: Hugo Award, Best Novella (1995).
  • Brittle Innings: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1995). Hugo Award, Best Novel (1995). Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (1996).
  • Blue Kansas Sky: World Fantasy Award, Novella (2001).

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Michael Bishop: F.A.Q

When was Michael Bishop Born? How old is Michael Bishop?

Michael Bishop was born on November 12th, 1945. Michael Bishop is currently 79 years old.

Where was Michael Bishop Born?

Michael Bishop was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, .

What book awards has Michael Bishop won?

Unicorn Mountain: Mythopoeic Award Fantasy Award (1989).
Fourth Annual Collection: World Fantasy Award Anthology (1992).
At the City Limits of Fate: Philip K. Dick Award Special Citation Award (1996).
The Pile: Shirley Jackson Award Best Short Fiction (2008).
Best New Horror 20: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2010).

What was the first book Michael Bishop wrote?

The first book written by Michael Bishop was A Funeral for the Eyes of Fire, published in 1975.

What was the most recent book Michael Bishop wrote?

Their most recently released work was A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals on February 3rd, 2021.

Will there be any more books by Michael Bishop?

Michael Bishop does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Michael Bishop written?

Michael Bishop has written 40 books across 10 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 3 books in the Urban Nucleus Series
  • 2 books in the Will Keats Series
  • 14 Standalone Novels
  • 9 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 11 Collections

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