Olaf Stapledon
Olaf Stapledon (William Olaf Stapledon ) was born on May 10th, 1886. Olaf passed away September 6th, 1950 at 64 years old. Olaf Stapledon was born in Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire, , England. Stapledon attended Balliol College, Oxford where he received a BA degree in Modern History and University of Liverpool where he received a PhD degree in Philosophy.
Olaf Stapledon had written 12 standalone novels, starting with Last and First Men in 1930. The most recently released novel was Nebula Maker, which was released in 1976.
Olaf Stapledon also wrote the Collections series which has 6 books including To the End of Time and Nebula Maker & Four Encounters.
Stapledon acquired a BA degree in Modern History (Second Class) in 1909, promoted to an MA degree in 1913.
Olaf Stapledon: Awards & Accolades
Olaf Stapledon books have been nominated for multiple awards, Darkness and the Light was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1943. Sirius was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1945.
Olaf Stapledon: Lists & Other Mentions
- Odd John was an AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
Olaf Stapledon: TV/Movies Based on Books
The book Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon was turned into an Icelandic film by the late director, Jóhann Jóhannsson. The movie had its world premiere in 2017 at the Manchester International Film Festival and was released in Berlin on February 25, 2020.
The majority of the film features memorial sculptures constructed in the former Yugoslavia.
The following is a list of memorials.
Podgari?, Croatia
Sanski Most, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tjentište, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ostra, Serbia
Jasenovac, Croatia
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Niš, Serbia
Popina, Serbia
Mitrovica, Kosovo
Biha?, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Novi Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Petrova Gora, Croatia
Kadinja?a, Serbia
Nikši?, Montenegro.
Stapledon’s book A Modern Magician, a short film written, produced, and starring Kate Hodgson and Justin McDonald, was released in 2019. The film was directed by Mark Heller and also featured the voice of Brian Cox. It was the first live-action take on any of Stapledon's books.
Related Authors
Fans of Olaf Stapledon also enjoy these authors:
- Terry Pratchett, author of: Good Omens.
- John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
- Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation Series.
- Andy Weir, author of: Project Hail Mary.
- Neal Stephenson, author of: Snow Crash.
Olaf Stapledon: F.A.Q
When was Olaf Stapledon Born?
Olaf Stapledon was born on May 10th, 1886.
When did Olaf Stapledon die?
Olaf Stapledon died on September 6th, 1950 at 64 years old.
Where was Olaf Stapledon Born?
Olaf Stapledon was born in Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire, , England.
What was the first book Olaf Stapledon wrote?
The first book written by Olaf Stapledon was The Seed and the Flower, published in 1916.
What was the most recent book Olaf Stapledon wrote?
His most recently released work was Olaf Stapledon, Best Stories on March 26th, 2017.
What is the most popular book by Olaf Stapledon?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Olaf Stapledon book is
Darkness and the Light. Here are his most popular books:
- Darkness and the Light (7.67)
- Star Maker (7)
- Last and First Men (6)
- Sirius (7)
How many books has Olaf Stapledon written?
Olaf Stapledon has written 23 books. 12 Standalone Novels, 3 Short Stories/Novellas, 6 Collections, 2 Non-Fiction Books.