Beginning in 1979 with Hegira and the aforementioned Psychlone, Bear would go on to write over 50 books and win five Nebula awards. Due to the level of scientific detail in his books, they would come to be known as “hard” sci-fi, with much of his books being about accelerated evolution or artificial universes. Though most of his works were original, he had written books set in someone else’s world: he’s written for Star Wars (2000’s Rogue Planet), Isaac Asimov’s Foundation (1998’s Foundation & Chaos), and Larry Niven’s Known Space (1991’s The Man Who Would Be Kzin). From 2011-2013, he wrote a trilogy of Halo novels that focused on the Forerunner race and served as the narrative background for 2012’s Halo 4. His final book, The Unfinished Land, was published in February 2021.
G/O Media may get a commission
Advertisement
Along with his wife Astrid, Bear is survived by his daughters Chloe and Alexandra. Our thoughts go out to them at this time.
Advertisement
[via File 770]
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.