Larry Niven trained as a mathematician. On turning his hand to writing he met with immediate success. He has since won three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award with novels such as the classic Ringworld (which won both awards) and Tales of Known Space. He and his wife live in Los Angeles.

Larry Niven trained as a mathematician. On turning his hand to writing he met with immediate success. He has since won three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award with novels such as the classic Ringworld (which won both awards) and Tales of Known Space. He and his wife live in Los Angeles.