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Robert Silverberg, born in 1935, is a highly prolific American author and editor primarily known for his extensive contributions to science fiction. His bibliography includes over 500 published books, encompassing a wide range of novels, both within series and as standalone works, as well as numerous short fiction collections and edited anthologies.

Silverberg's career spans several decades, marked by a consistent output of imaginative and often award-nominated stories. He has explored various themes within the science fiction genre, from space exploration and alien encounters to societal structures and philosophical questions. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Nebula Award, and many of his novels and novellas have garnered nominations for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Robert Silverberg began his writing career in the mid-1950s, quickly establishing a prolific pace. To manage his output and explore different styles or markets, he utilized several pseudonyms early in his career. These included Robert Randall (with Randall Garrett), Calvin M. Knox, David Osborne, Ivar Jorgenson, and Stan Vincent. His early novels like 'Revolt on Alpha C' (1955) and 'The Shrouded Planet' (1957), co-authored with Randall Garrett, demonstrate his foundational work in the genre. This period established his ability to produce a significant volume of work across various science fiction settings.

Silverberg is renowned for his ambitious novel cycles and standalone works that often delve into complex societal, philosophical, and sometimes quasi-mystical themes. His Majipoor series, beginning with 'Lord Valentine's Castle' (1980), presents an intricate world with a rich history and unique social order. Other notable series include the Regan and Gilgamesh cycles. Standalone novels such as 'The Book of Skulls' (1971), 'Dying Inside' (1972), and 'Shadrach in the Furnace' (1976) have been critically acclaimed and nominated for major awards, exploring darker aspects of human nature, immortality, and societal control.

Beyond his own fiction, Robert Silverberg has also been a significant figure as an editor, curating influential anthologies. He edited 'The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929–1964' (1970), a landmark collection of classic science fiction. His 'Alpha' series and 'New Dimensions' series, which ran for multiple volumes, were instrumental in showcasing new and emerging science fiction talent. He also edited the 'Universe' series with Karen Haber and contributed to various other themed anthologies, demonstrating a broad engagement with the science fiction landscape.