Robert Holdstock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Holdstock

British fantasy and science fiction author

Date of Birth: 02-Aug-1948

Place of Birth: Hythe, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-Nov-2009

Profession: writer, novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert Paul Holdstock (2 August 1948 – 29 November 2009) was an English novelist and author best known for his works of Celtic, Nordic, Gothic and Pictish fantasy literature, predominantly in the fantasy subgenre of mythic fiction. Holdstock broke into print in 1968.
His science fiction and fantasy works explore philosophical, psychological, anthropological, spiritual and woodland themes.
He received three BSFA awards and won the World Fantasy Award in the category of Best Novel of 1985.