Alexander C. Irvine | |
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Born | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
Occupation | Writer, lecturer and reporter |
Nationality | American |
Education | M.A. in English, University of Maine PhD, University of Denver |
Genres | Science fiction, superheroes |
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Alexander C. Irvine (born in Ypsilanti, Michigan[1]) is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. Many of his works have appeared under the simpler moniker "Alex Irvine."[2] He should not be confused with the Ulster-born author and evengelist Alexander Irvine, for whom see Antrim, County Antrim
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Biography
Irvine first gained attention with his Locus Award-winning 2002 novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the 2003 collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail Quest novel One King, One Soldier (2004), and the World War II-era historical fantasy The Narrows (2005). Buyout, a novel set in 2041, was published by Random House in 2009.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel (2004), a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno (2006), about the DC Comics superhero. His novel The Ultimates: Against All Enemies, about the Marvel Comics superhero team was published by Pocket Books in September 2007. He also wrote the Vertigo Encyclopedia.[3][4][5] As well as writing about comics he has written a number of comic book series, including one featuring Daimon Hellstrom for the Marvel Comics imprint MAX[6][7] and Daredevil Noir.[8][9]
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.[10]
Bibliography
Original fiction
- A Scattering of Jades (2002, ISBN 0765301164)
- One King, One Soldier (2004, ISBN 0345466969)
- The Narrows (2005, ISBN 0345466985)
- Buyout (2009, ISBN 0345494334)
- Mystery Hill (novella, PS Publishing, 2009, ISBN 978-1906301408)
Licensed work
- Have Robot, Will Travel (2004, ISBN 1596871512)
- Batman: Inferno (October 2006, ISBN 0345479459)
- The Ultimates: Against All Enemies (2007, ISBN 1416510710)
- The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls (September 2007, ISBN 0061367036)
- Irvine, Alex (2008), Dougall, Alastair, ed., The Vertigo Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, ISBN 0-7566-4122-5, OCLC 213309015
- Supernatural: John Winchester's Journal (February 2009, ISBN 0061706620)
Comics
- Hellstorm: Son of Satan (with artist Russell Braun, 5-issue limited series, Marvel MAX, 2006-2007, tpb, 128 pages, June 2007, ISBN 0785123873)
- Daredevil Noir (with artist Tomm Coker, 4-issue mini-series, Marvel, 2009)
Notes
- ^ Date information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF) .
- ^ Scifi.com
- ^ CCI: The Vertigo Encyclopedia, Comic Book Resources, July 29, 2008
- ^ VanderMeer, Jeff. Alex Irvine and the Vertigo Encyclopedia, Omnivoracious, September 30, 2008
- ^ Alex Irvine talks us through our case of Vertigo, Forbidden Planet blog, November 14, 2008
- ^ Shout at the Devil: Irvine talks "Son of Satan", Comic Book Resources, June 2, 2006
- ^ WW Philadelphia - Axel Alonso on The Return of Hellstrom (cached), Newsarama, June 2, 2006
- ^ 'Daredevil Noir' Q&A With Writer Alex Irvine, Wizard Universe, September 12, 2008
- ^ The Man Who Would be King(pin): Irvine on Daredevil Noir, Comic Book Resources, April 3, 2009
- ^ University of Maine faculty page
References
- Alexander C. Irvine at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Alexander C. Irvine at the Internet Book List
- Alexander Irvine at the Grand Comics Database
- Alexander Irvine at the Comic Book DB