Author · 1920–2016
Richard Adams
Richard Adams (1920–2016) was an English novelist best known as the author of Watership Down. Born in Newbury.
Our catalogue lists 1 book by Richard Adams, mostly epic fantasy. The most-read is Shardik (1965).
Books by Richard Adams
Shardik
Richard Adams
Awards
- ✦Hugo Awards 1979 — Best Dramatic Presentation, Watership Down (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1985 — Best Fantasy Novel, Maia (nominee)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 1975 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, Watership Down (nominee)
- ✦British Fantasy Awards 1975 — August Derleth Award, Shardik (nominee)
Biography
Richard Adams was born in Berkshire, England, in 1920, and studied history at Bradfield and Worcester College, Oxford. He is the author of nineteen books, including the bestselling and award-winning *Watership Down*, his first book.