Robert A Heinlein

Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988)

Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction writer often called the "dean of SF." He was born July 7, 1907, in Butler, Missouri, and died May 8, 1988, in Bonny Doon, California.

Biographical snapshot

• Born: July 7, 1907, Butler, Missouri, United States
• Died: May 8, 1988, Bonny Doon, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Writer, novelist

Notable works

• Starship Troopers (1959)
• Stranger in a Strange Land (1961)
• The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (1966)
• Time Enough for Love (1973)
• Friday (1982)

Awards and recognition

• Hugo Award for Best Novel — Stranger in a Strange Land (1962)
• Hugo Award for Best Novel — The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (1967)
• Posthumous interest includes ongoing scholarship and public discussion of his work.

Public profile and resources

• Official site/organization: The Heinlein Society — http://www.heinleinsociety.org
• Posthumous editions and collections have appeared since the late 1980s, along with scholarly work and biographies.
• Social media: There are no officially sanctioned accounts for Robert A. Heinlein; fan-run pages may exist on various platforms.
• Notable posthumous publications include Grumbles from the Grave (1989), a collection of letters and notes.

News, projects, and legacy

As a deceased author, there are no new personal projects. Public interest centers on scholarly study, reissues of his works, and events organized by fan communities and literary organizations such as the Heinlein Society. His influence on science fiction—especially in hard SF and libertarian-leaning ideas—continues to be discussed in academic and fan circles.