Stephen Baxter is a trained engineer with degrees from Cambridge
(mathematics) and Southampton Universities (doctorate in
aeroengineering research). He has worked with Rolls Royce Ltd., and
at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, U.K. In his research, Baxter
visited NASA launch centers, viewed a shuttle launch, and
interviewed both a NASA mission controller and an astronaut. He
also conducted extensive research into the history of NASA,
scientific studies of Mars, astronauts, and other key players.
As an acclaimed author, Stephen Baxter is the winner of both The
British Science Fiction Award and the Locus Award, as well as being
a nominee for an Arthur C. Clarke Award and a Hugo Award. His novel
Voyage won the Sidewise Award for Best Alternate History Novel of
the Year; he also won the John W. Campbell Award and the Philip K.
Dick Award for his novel The Time Ships.
“Remarkable . . . intriguing . . . fast-paced.”—The Washington
Post
“Reading Manifold: Time is like sending your mind to the gym for a
brisk workout. If you don’t feel both exhausted and exhilarated
when you’re done, you haven't been working hard enough.”—The New
York Times Book Review
“A staggering novel! If you ever thought you understood time,
you’ll be quickly disillusioned when you read Manifold: Time.”—Sir
Arthur C. Clarke
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