Scott Westerfeld
Encyclopedia
Scott Westerfeld is an American author of science fiction
. He was born in Texas and now divides his time between Sydney
, Australia
and New York City
, USA.
and The Killing of Worlds
are parts one and two of the same book, originally titled Succession. In 2005 it was published in the UK as one book under the title The Risen Empire
.
So Yesterday
has been optioned to be made into a film by one of the producers of Fahrenheit 9/11
and Bowling for Columbine
.
The Uglies series was optioned by Twentieth Century Fox as a possible film series in 2006.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
. He was born in Texas and now divides his time between Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, USA.
Books
The Risen EmpireThe Risen Empire
The Risen Empire is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.-Setting and plot:The novel is set in an undefined distant future , in which there is a galactic empire spanning eighty worlds, amongst other human civilizations...
and The Killing of Worlds
The Killing of Worlds
The Killing of Worlds is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.The events detailed below immediately follow those of the novel The Risen Empire....
are parts one and two of the same book, originally titled Succession. In 2005 it was published in the UK as one book under the title The Risen Empire
The Risen Empire
The Risen Empire is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.-Setting and plot:The novel is set in an undefined distant future , in which there is a galactic empire spanning eighty worlds, amongst other human civilizations...
.
So Yesterday
So Yesterday (novel)
So Yesterday is a novel by Scott Westerfeld published in 2004. It has won a Victorian Premier's Award and is also an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. So Yesterday, the author's third publication, is considered his "breakout novel" and has been optioned to be made into a film by one of the producers...
has been optioned to be made into a film by one of the producers of Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 documentary film by American filmmaker and political commentator Michael Moore. The film takes a critical look at the presidency of George W. Bush, the War on Terror, and its coverage in the news media...
and Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine is a 2002 documentary film written, directed, produced, and narrated by Michael Moore. The film explores what Michael Moore suggests are the causes for the Columbine High School massacre and other acts of violence with guns...
.
The Uglies series was optioned by Twentieth Century Fox as a possible film series in 2006.
Awards
- Evolution's DarlingEvolution's DarlingEvolution's Darling is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.Darling is an artificial intelligence in search of an artist.-Awards:It was a New York Times Notable Book , and won a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award....
was a New York Times Notable Book (2000), and won a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award. - So YesterdaySo Yesterday (novel)So Yesterday is a novel by Scott Westerfeld published in 2004. It has won a Victorian Premier's Award and is also an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. So Yesterday, the author's third publication, is considered his "breakout novel" and has been optioned to be made into a film by one of the producers...
won a Victorian Premier's AwardVictorian Premier's Literary AwardThe Victorian Premier's Literary Awards were created by the Victorian Governmentwith the aim of raising the profile of contemporary creative writing and Australia's publishing industry.... - The Secret Hour won an Aurealis AwardAurealis AwardAurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction is an annual literary award for Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror fiction. Only Australians are eligible for the award.-History:...
. - PeepsPeeps (novel)Peeps is a 2005 novel by Scott Westerfeld revolving around a parasite which causes people to become cannibalistic and repelled by that which they once loved. It follows the protagonist, Cal Thompson, as he lives with this parasite and tries to uncover a possible threat to the whole population of...
and UgliesUgliesUglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post-scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity,...
were both named as "Best Books for Young Adults" 2006 by the American Library AssociationAmerican Library AssociationThe American Library Association is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 62,000 members.... - BehemothBehemothBehemoth is a mythological beast mentioned in the Book of Job, 40:15-24. Metaphorically, the name has come to be used for any extremely large or powerful entity.-Plural as singular:...
won a 2010 Locus AwardLocus AwardThe Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
for Best Young Adult Fiction
Novels
- PolymorphPolymorph (novel)Polymorph is a 1997 cyberpunk novel by American science fiction author Scott Westerfeld.-Plot:"Milica Raznakovic" is the principal alias employed by the protagonist, a shape-changer or "polymorph." Living in a recession-hit future New York, she spends her time partying anonymously, each night in a...
(1997) - Fine PreyFine PreyFine Prey is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.Spider Stone has been studying at the Aya School, about the Aya aliens. Over the summer she goes on the fine hunt, and then claw hunt....
(1998) - Evolution's DarlingEvolution's DarlingEvolution's Darling is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.Darling is an artificial intelligence in search of an artist.-Awards:It was a New York Times Notable Book , and won a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award....
(2000) - So YesterdaySo Yesterday (novel)So Yesterday is a novel by Scott Westerfeld published in 2004. It has won a Victorian Premier's Award and is also an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. So Yesterday, the author's third publication, is considered his "breakout novel" and has been optioned to be made into a film by one of the producers...
(2004)
Succession series
- The Risen EmpireThe Risen EmpireThe Risen Empire is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.-Setting and plot:The novel is set in an undefined distant future , in which there is a galactic empire spanning eighty worlds, amongst other human civilizations...
(2003) [both titles in this series re-published in 2005 in one volume as The Risen Empire] - The Killing of WorldsThe Killing of WorldsThe Killing of Worlds is a science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.The events detailed below immediately follow those of the novel The Risen Empire....
(2003)
Midnighters series
- The Secret Hour (2004)
- Touching DarknessTouching DarknessTouching Darkness is a young adult novel by Scott Westerfeld. The second book in his Midnighters series, it was released in 2005 through Eos.Investigating Jessica's stalker, Melissa overhears someone thinking about Jessica...
(2005) - Blue NoonBlue NoonMidnighters 3: Blue Noon is a young adult novel by Scott Westerfeld. The third book in his Midnighters series, it was released in 2005 through Eos.- Plot summary :...
(2006)
Uglies series
- UgliesUgliesUglies is a 2005 science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld. It is set in a future post-scarcity dystopian world in which everyone is turned "Pretty" by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16. It tells the story of teenager Tally Youngblood who rebels against society's enforced conformity,...
(2005) - PrettiesPrettiesPretties is the second book of the Uglies Trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld.-See also:*The Uglies series*Scott Westerfeld*Dystopian fiction...
(2005) - SpecialsSpecials (novel)Specials is the third novel in the Uglies series of novels, written by the American author Scott Westerfeld. It continues the story of the protagonist, Tally Youngblood.-Plot introduction:...
(2006) - ExtrasExtras (novel)Extras is a young adult science fiction novel written by Scott Westerfeld. The novel was published and released by Simon & Schuster on October 2, 2007, and is a companion book to the Uglies series. However, Extras differs from its predecessors in that its protagonist is fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse,...
(2007) - Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies (2008)
Peeps series
- PeepsPeeps (novel)Peeps is a 2005 novel by Scott Westerfeld revolving around a parasite which causes people to become cannibalistic and repelled by that which they once loved. It follows the protagonist, Cal Thompson, as he lives with this parasite and tries to uncover a possible threat to the whole population of...
(also known as Parasite Positive in Britain and "V-Virus" or "Peeps" in Canada) (2005) - The Last DaysThe Last Days (novel)The Last Days, a horror novel by Scott Westerfeld, is a companion book to Peeps. It takes place in New York, during the end of civilization hinted upon in Peeps.- Plot summary :...
(2006)
Leviathan series
- Leviathan (October 6, 2009)
- BehemothBehemoth (Westerfeld novel)Behemoth is a novel written by Scott Westerfeld.The book is the second installment in the Leviathan series. It picks up where Leviathan ends. It was published on October 5, 2010.As with Leviathan, the audiobook is read by Alan Cumming....
(October 5, 2010) - GoliathGoliath (Westerfeld novel)Goliath is a novel written by Scott Westerfeld. The book is the third installment in the Leviathan series. It picks up where Behemoth ends. It was published in the US on September 20, 2011....
(September 20, 2011)
External links
- Scott Westerfeld's website
- Scott Westerfeld's blog
- Interview with Scott Westerfeld at SFFWorld.com
- Westerboard – A forum devoted to Scott Westerfeld
- Westerfeld Forums-A forum devoted to Scott Westerfeld
- http://www.locusmag.com/2006/Issues/05Westerfeld.html
- Novel synopses, cover art, and reviews at Fantasy Literature
- About Scott Westerfeld's books