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'''Hannu Rajaniemi''' (born 9 March 1978) is a ] author of ] and ], who writes in both English and ]. He lives in ], ], and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation, ThinkTank Maths.<ref name=TTM>{{Cite web |url=http://thinktankmaths.com/about/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612180907/http://thinktankmaths.com/about/ | title=About us | publisher=ThinkTank Maths| accessdate=7 January 2015 |archivedate=12 June 2008}}</ref> '''{{Langr|fi|Hannu Rajaniemi}}''' (born 9 March 1978) is a ] author of ] and ], who writes in both English and ]. He lives in ], California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths.<ref name=TTM>{{Cite web |url=https://thinktankmaths.com/about/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612180907/http://thinktankmaths.com/about/ | title=About us | publisher=ThinkTank Maths| access-date=7 January 2015 |archive-date=12 June 2008}}</ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==
Rajaniemi was born in ], Finland in 1978. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the ], a ] from the ] and a PhD in ] from the ]. Prior to starting his PhD candidature, he completed his ] as a research scientist for the ].<ref name=TTM/> Rajaniemi was born in ], Finland, in 1978. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the ], a ] from the ] and a PhD in ] from the ]. Prior to starting his PhD candidature, he completed his ] as a research scientist for the ].<ref name=TTM/>


While pursuing his PhD in Edinburgh, Rajaniemi joined Writers' Bloc,<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/comrades/hannu-rajaniemi/ | title=Writers' Bloc » Hannu Rajaniemi | publisher=Writers' Bloc | accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> a writers' group in Edinburgh that organizes semi-regular ] performances and counts ] amongst its members. While pursuing his PhD in Edinburgh, Rajaniemi joined Writers' Bloc,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/comrades/hannu-rajaniemi/ | title=Writers' Bloc » Hannu Rajaniemi | date=4 January 2010 | publisher=Writers' Bloc | access-date=7 January 2015 | archive-date=10 November 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110063440/http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/comrades/hannu-rajaniemi/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> a writers' group in Edinburgh that organizes semi-regular ] performances and counts ] amongst its members.


==Career== ==Career==
Early works included his first published short story "Shibuya no Love"<ref></ref> in 2003 and his short story "Deus Ex Homine" in ], a 2005 ] of Scottish science fiction and fantasy, which caught the attention of his current literary agent, John Jarrold.<ref name=SFN>{{Cite web| url=http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/interview-hannu-rajaniemi/ | title=Interview: Hannu Rajaniemi | author=Sam Bandah| publisher=SciFiNow |date=3 November 2010 | accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref><ref>. Retrieved December 19, 2017.</ref> Early works included his first published short story "Shibuya no Love"<ref>.</ref> in 2003 and his short story "Deus Ex Homine" in ], a 2005 ] of Scottish science fiction and fantasy, which caught the attention of his current literary agent, John Jarrold.<ref name=SFN>{{Cite web |url=http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/interview-hannu-rajaniemi/ |title=Interview: Hannu Rajaniemi |author=Sam Bandah |publisher=SciFiNow |date=3 November 2010 |access-date=7 January 2015}}</ref><ref>. Retrieved 19 December 2017.</ref>


Rajaniemi gained attention in October 2008 when John Jarrold secured a three-book deal for him with ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jjarrold.livejournal.com/29142.html |title=Major three-book pre-empt deal for debut SF novelist |date=6 October 2008 |accessdate=7 January 2015 |first=John |last=Jarrold |publisher=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316002650/http://jjarrold.livejournal.com/29142.html |archivedate=16 March 2012 |df= }}</ref> on the basis of only twenty-four double-spaced pages.<ref name=SFN/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/nov/09/hannu-rajaniemi-quantum-thief | title= Hannu Rajaniemi: the science of fiction| author=Richard Lea | publisher=The Guardian | accessdate=7 January 2015 | location=London | date=9 November 2010}}</ref> Rajaniemi gained attention in October 2008 when John Jarrold secured a three-book deal for him with ],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jjarrold.livejournal.com/29142.html |title=Major three-book pre-empt deal for debut SF novelist |date=6 October 2008 |access-date=7 January 2015 |first=John |last=Jarrold |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316002650/http://jjarrold.livejournal.com/29142.html |archive-date=16 March 2012 }}</ref> on the basis of only twenty-four double-spaced pages.<ref name=SFN/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/nov/09/hannu-rajaniemi-quantum-thief | title= Hannu Rajaniemi: the science of fiction| author=Richard Lea | work=The Guardian | access-date=7 January 2015 | location=London | date=9 November 2010}}</ref>
His debut novel, '']'', was published in September 2010 by Gollancz in Britain<ref></ref> and was published in May 2011 by ] in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/310/three-book-us-rights-deal-for-hannu-rajaniemi/ | title=Three-book US rights deal for Hannu Rajaniemi | author=John Jarrold |date=23 July 2010 |accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=jussi>Jussi Ahlroth, Hannu Rajaniemen romaanit julkaistaan myös Yhdysvalloissa, Helsingin Sanomat, 20.7.2010, p. B 1</ref> The novel has been nominated for the 2011 ].<ref name=locus>{{Cite web|url=http://www.locusmag.com/News/2011/05/2011-locus-award-finalists/| title=2011 Locus Award Finalists| publisher=]| accessdate=2011-05-13}}</ref> A sequel, '']'', was published in September 2012 by Gollancz in Britain, and in October 2012 by Tor in the U.S.<ref></ref> The third book in the series is called '']'', and was published in July 2014 by Gollancz in the U.K. and by Tor in the U.S.<ref></ref> His debut novel, '']'', was published in September 2010 by Gollancz in Britain<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406034946/http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/authors/rajaniemi-hannu |date=6 April 2010 }} on the publisher's site.</ref> and was published in May 2011 by ] in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.johnjarrold.co.uk/news/310/three-book-us-rights-deal-for-hannu-rajaniemi/ | title=Three-book US rights deal for Hannu Rajaniemi | author=John Jarrold |date=23 July 2010 |access-date=7 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=jussi>Jussi Ahlroth, Hannu Rajaniemen romaanit julkaistaan myös Yhdysvalloissa, Helsingin Sanomat, 20 July 2010, p. B 1.</ref> The novel has been nominated for the 2011 ].<ref name=locus>{{Cite web|url=http://www.locusmag.com/News/2011/05/2011-locus-award-finalists/| title=2011 Locus Award Finalists| date=11 May 2011| publisher=]| access-date=13 May 2011}}</ref> A sequel, '']'', was published in September 2012 by Gollancz in Britain, and in October 2012 by Tor in the U.S.<ref> on Upcoming4.me. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414164651/http://www.upcoming4.me/media-news/book-news/item/9332-hannu-rajaniemi-the-fractal-prince-cover-art,-release-date,-and-preorder-details |date=14 April 2012 }}.</ref> The third book in the series is called '']'', and was published in July 2014 by Gollancz in the U.K. and by Tor in the U.S.<ref>.</ref>


Rajaniemi has stated that the literary works of ] originally inspired both his career in science as well as his science fiction writing.<ref>. . Retrieved December 19, 2017.</ref> Other influences include ], ] and architecture blogger ].<ref>. Retrieved December 19, 2017.</ref> Rajaniemi has stated that the literary works of ] originally inspired both his career in science, as well as his science-fiction writing.<ref>. . Retrieved 19 December 2017.</ref> Other influences include ], ] and architecture blogger ].<ref>.</ref> He also co-founded Helix nanotechnologies.<ref>. The Y Combinator Database. Retrieved 19 December 2017.</ref>


==Awards and honors== ==Awards and honors==


* 2012 ], winner (best science fiction book published in Finnish) for '']''.<ref></ref> * 2012 ], winner (best science fiction book published in Finnish) for '']''.<ref></ref>
*2011 ], winner, Short Form category, translation of Hannu Rajaniemi's .<ref>, SF&FTA website, June 18, 2011.</ref> *2011 ], winner, Short Form category, translation of Hannu Rajaniemi's .<ref>, SF&FTA website, 18 June 2011.</ref>
*2011 ], nominee, '']''<ref name=locus/> *2011 ], nominee, '']''<ref name=locus/>
*2011 ], third place, '']''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Cmem2011.html |title=The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2011 John W. Campbell Memorial Award |work=] |accessdate=2012-11-23 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6CPHoxkMC?url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Cmem2011.html |archivedate=2012-11-24 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> *2011 ], third place, '']''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Cmem2011.html |title=The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2011 John W. Campbell Memorial Award |work=] |access-date=23 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025143229/http://locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Cmem2011.html |archive-date=25 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*2013 ], nominee, '']''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/News/2013/05/campbell-memorial-award-finalists/ |title=Campbell Memorial Award Finalists |work=] | date= May 10, 2013 | accessdate=2013-05-16 }}</ref> *2013 ], nominee, '']''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/News/2013/05/campbell-memorial-award-finalists/ |title=Campbell Memorial Award Finalists |work=] | date= 10 May 2013 | access-date=16 May 2013 }}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
{{As of|2014}}, Rajaniemi lives in ], ], with his wife.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.keskipohjanmaa.fi/uutiset/379872/Hannu-Rajaniemi-vastaanotti-Pro-Ylivieska-mitalin |title=Hannu Rajaniemi vastaanotti Pro Ylivieska-mitalin |date=16 December 2014 |website=] |language=fi |access-date=17 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317204608/https://www.keskipohjanmaa.fi/uutiset/379872/Hannu-Rajaniemi-vastaanotti-Pro-Ylivieska-mitalin |archive-date=17 March 2021}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} Before moving to the U.S., he lived in the United Kingdom for over ten years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://finlandabroad.fi/web/gbr/current-affairs/-/asset_publisher/4ojVRXvbDRVa/content/hannu-rajaniemi-pyrkii-valloittamaan-maailman/384951 |title=Hannu Rajaniemi aims at world domination |last=Heinilä |first=Tiina |date=12 October 2010 |publisher=] |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref>
Rajaniemi lives in ], ] with his wife.


==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==


===Novels=== ===Novels===
* ''Summerland'' (2018, {{ISBN|978-1473203273}}) <ref></ref> * ''Summerland'' (2018, {{ISBN|978-1473203273}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fantasticfiction.com/r/hannu-rajaniemi/summerland.htm|title = Summerland by Hannu Rajaniemi}}</ref>
* ''Darkome'' (2024, {{ISBN|9781473203327}})<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/70554620/ennakkotiedote-biotekniikkaa-ja-tekoalya-kaliforniassa-asuvan-kirjailija-tiedemies-hannu-rajaniemen-lahitulevaisuuteen-sijoittuva-trilleri-julkaistaan-helsingin-kirjamessuilla |title=ENNAKKOTIEDOTE: Biotekniikkaa ja tekoälyä – Kaliforniassa asuvan kirjailija-tiedemies Hannu Rajaniemen lähitulevaisuuteen sijoittuva trilleri julkaistaan Helsingin kirjamessuilla |date=2 October 2024 |website=STT Info |publisher=] |language=fi |access-date=26 November 2024}}</ref>


====The Jean le Flambeur series==== ====The Jean le Flambeur series====


* '']'' (2010, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08888-7}}) * '']'' (2010, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08888-7}})
** Third place, ]<ref name=CampbellMemorial> ** Third place, ]<ref name=CampbellMemorial> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031043553/http://www.sfcenter.ku.edu/campbell.htm |date=31 October 2019 }}. The John Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. The University of Kansas. Updated 11 July 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2012.</ref>
. The John Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn ]. The University of Kansas. Updated 11 July 2011. Retrieved 2012-04-24.</ref>


* '']'' (2012, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08891-7}}) * '']'' (2012, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08891-7}})
* '']'' (2014, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08896-2}})<ref name="causal"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323221241/http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/hannu-rajaniemi-the-causal-angel-announced |date=2014-03-23 }}</ref> * '']'' (2014, {{ISBN|978-0-575-08896-2}})<ref name="causal"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323221241/http://upcoming4.me/news/book-news/hannu-rajaniemi-the-causal-angel-announced |date=23 March 2014 }}</ref>


===Collections=== ===Collections===
* ''Words of Birth and Death'' (2006, Bloc Press), as a limited edition chapbook.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/chapbooks/ |title=Writer's Bloc - Chapbooks |accessdate=31 July 2014}}</ref> * ''Words of Birth and Death'' (2006, Bloc Press), as a limited edition chapbook.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.writers-bloc.org.uk/chapbooks/ |title=Writer's Bloc - Chapbooks |date=9 October 2009 |access-date=31 July 2014}}</ref>
** "The Viper Blanket" ** "The Viper Blanket"
** "Barley Child" ** "Barley Child"
** "Fisher of Men" ** "Fisher of Men"
* ''Hannu Rajaniemi: Collected Fiction'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web|title=Tachyon 2015 preview: HANNU RAJANIEMI: COLLECTED FICTION|url=http://tachyonpub.tumblr.com/post/103060246833/tachyon-2015-preview-hannu-rajaniemi-collected|publisher=Tumblr|accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref> {{ISBN|978-1-61696-192-3}} * ''Hannu Rajaniemi: Collected Fiction'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web|title=Tachyon 2015 preview: HANNU RAJANIEMI: COLLECTED FICTION|url=http://tachyonpub.tumblr.com/post/103060246833/tachyon-2015-preview-hannu-rajaniemi-collected|publisher=Tumblr|access-date=26 January 2015}}</ref> {{ISBN|978-1-61696-192-3}}


===Short fiction=== ===Short fiction===
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** Published in ''Interzone 218'', October 2008 ** Published in ''Interzone 218'', October 2008
** Available online in and ** Available online in and
** Audio version available online as a ] on the Escape Pod () and Starship Sofa () ** Audio version available online as a ] on the Escape Pod () and Starship Sofa ()
* "Elegy for a Young Elk" * "Elegy for a Young Elk"
** Published in ** Published in
** Won the award for short from in the 2011 ].<ref name=SFFTA>{{Cite web| url=http://www.sfftawards.org/?p=424 | title=And The Winners Are... | publisher=Science Fiction & Fantasy Translation Awards | accessdate=2011-06-26}}</ref> ** Won the award for short from in the 2011 ].<ref name=SFFTA>{{Cite web| url=http://www.sfftawards.org/?p=424 | title=And The Winners Are... | publisher=Science Fiction & Fantasy Translation Awards | access-date=26 June 2011}}</ref>
* "The Server and the Dragon" * "The Server and the Dragon"
**Published in '']'', edited by ], December 2010<ref name="Locus">{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/Reviews/2010/12/lois-tilton-reviews-short-fiction-early-december/#enginfinity |title=Lois Tilton reviews Short Fiction, early December |work=] |first=Lois |last=Tilton |authorlink=Lois Tilton |date=December 7, 2010 |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref name="SF.com">{{cite web |url=http://sciencefiction.com/2011/04/11/book-review-engineering-infinity-ed-jonathan-strahan/ |title=Book Review: ''Engineering Infinity'' (ed) Jonathan Strahan |first=Nigel |last=Seel |publisher=ScienceFiction.com |date=April 11, 2011 |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Tangent">{{cite web |url=http://www.tangentonline.com/print--other-reviewsmenu-263/anthologies-reviewsmenu-107/1528-engineering-infinity-edited-by-jonathan-strahan |title=''Engineering Infinity'', edited by Jonathan Strahan |first=Robert E. |last=Waters |website=Tangent |date=March 8, 2011 |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> **Published in '']'', edited by ], December 2010<ref name="Locus">{{cite web |url=http://www.locusmag.com/Reviews/2010/12/lois-tilton-reviews-short-fiction-early-december/#enginfinity |title=Lois Tilton reviews Short Fiction, early December |work=] |first=Lois |last=Tilton |author-link=Lois Tilton |date=7 December 2010 |access-date=6 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="SF.com">{{cite web |url=http://sciencefiction.com/2011/04/11/book-review-engineering-infinity-ed-jonathan-strahan/ |title=Book Review: ''Engineering Infinity'' (ed) Jonathan Strahan |first=Nigel |last=Seel |publisher=ScienceFiction.com |date=11 April 2011 |access-date=6 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="Tangent">{{cite web |url=http://www.tangentonline.com/print--other-reviewsmenu-263/anthologies-reviewsmenu-107/1528-engineering-infinity-edited-by-jonathan-strahan |title=''Engineering Infinity'', edited by Jonathan Strahan |first=Robert E. |last=Waters |website=Tangent |date=8 March 2011 |access-date=6 January 2015 |archive-date=13 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413081542/http://www.tangentonline.com/print--other-reviewsmenu-263/anthologies-reviewsmenu-107/1528-engineering-infinity-edited-by-jonathan-strahan |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* "Invisible Planets" * "Invisible Planets"
**Published in '']'', edited by Jonathan Strahan, May 2014<ref name="Tor Infinity">{{cite web |url=http://www.tor.com/2014/06/12/book-review-anthology-reach-for-infinity-jonathan-strahan/ |title=Step into the Stars: ''Reach for Infinity'', ed. Jonathan Strahan |work=] |first=Niall |last=Alexander |date=12 June 2014 |accessdate=13 December 2015}}</ref> **Published in '']'', edited by Jonathan Strahan, May 2014<ref name="Tor Infinity">{{cite web |url=http://www.tor.com/2014/06/12/book-review-anthology-reach-for-infinity-jonathan-strahan/ |title=Step into the Stars: ''Reach for Infinity'', ed. Jonathan Strahan |work=] |first=Niall |last=Alexander |date=12 June 2014 |access-date=13 December 2015}}</ref>
* "Unchained: A story of love, loss, and blockchain"
** in '']'', 25 April 2018.


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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* {{Twitter}} * {{Twitter}}
* {{isfdb name |37533 |Hannu Rajaniemi}} * {{isfdb name |37533 |Hannu Rajaniemi}}
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 25 November 2024

Finnish businessman and writer This article is about the writer. For the footballer, see Hannu Rajaniemi (footballer).

Hannu Rajaniemi
Rajaniemi in 2011Rajaniemi in 2011
Born (1978-03-09) 9 March 1978 (age 46)
Ylivieska, Finland
OccupationWriter, entrepreneur
LanguageEnglish, Finnish
NationalityFinnish
Period2003–present
GenreScience fiction, fantasy

Hannu Rajaniemi (born 9 March 1978) is a Finnish American author of science fiction and fantasy, who writes in both English and Finnish. He lives in Oakland, California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths.

Early life

Rajaniemi was born in Ylivieska, Finland, in 1978. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Oulu, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Mathematical Physics from the University of Edinburgh. Prior to starting his PhD candidature, he completed his national service as a research scientist for the Finnish Defence Forces.

While pursuing his PhD in Edinburgh, Rajaniemi joined Writers' Bloc, a writers' group in Edinburgh that organizes semi-regular spoken word performances and counts Charlie Stross amongst its members.

Career

Early works included his first published short story "Shibuya no Love" in 2003 and his short story "Deus Ex Homine" in Nova Scotia, a 2005 anthology of Scottish science fiction and fantasy, which caught the attention of his current literary agent, John Jarrold.

Rajaniemi gained attention in October 2008 when John Jarrold secured a three-book deal for him with Gollancz, on the basis of only twenty-four double-spaced pages. His debut novel, The Quantum Thief, was published in September 2010 by Gollancz in Britain and was published in May 2011 by Tor Books in the U.S. The novel has been nominated for the 2011 Locus Award for Best First Novel. A sequel, The Fractal Prince, was published in September 2012 by Gollancz in Britain, and in October 2012 by Tor in the U.S. The third book in the series is called The Causal Angel, and was published in July 2014 by Gollancz in the U.K. and by Tor in the U.S.

Rajaniemi has stated that the literary works of Jules Verne originally inspired both his career in science, as well as his science-fiction writing. Other influences include Maurice Leblanc, Arthur Conan Doyle and architecture blogger Geoff Manaugh. He also co-founded Helix nanotechnologies.

Awards and honors

Personal life

As of 2014, Rajaniemi lives in San Francisco, California, with his wife. Before moving to the U.S., he lived in the United Kingdom for over ten years.

Bibliography

Novels

The Jean le Flambeur series

Collections

  • Words of Birth and Death (2006, Bloc Press), as a limited edition chapbook.
    • "The Viper Blanket"
    • "Barley Child"
    • "Fisher of Men"
  • Hannu Rajaniemi: Collected Fiction (2015) ISBN 978-1-61696-192-3

Short fiction

A partial list follows.

References

  1. ^ "About us". ThinkTank Maths. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  2. "Writers' Bloc » Hannu Rajaniemi". Writers' Bloc. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  3. "Shibuya no Love".
  4. ^ Sam Bandah (3 November 2010). "Interview: Hannu Rajaniemi". SciFiNow. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  5. John Jarrold: Clients. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  6. Jarrold, John (6 October 2008). "Major three-book pre-empt deal for debut SF novelist". LiveJournal. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  7. Richard Lea (9 November 2010). "Hannu Rajaniemi: the science of fiction". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  8. Hannu Rajaniemi Archived 6 April 2010 at the Wayback Machine on the publisher's site.
  9. John Jarrold (23 July 2010). "Three-book US rights deal for Hannu Rajaniemi". Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  10. Jussi Ahlroth, Hannu Rajaniemen romaanit julkaistaan myös Yhdysvalloissa, Helsingin Sanomat, 20 July 2010, p. B 1.
  11. ^ "2011 Locus Award Finalists". Locus. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
  12. Hannu Rajaniemi – The Fractal Prince cover art, release date, and preorder details on Upcoming4.me. Archived 14 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
  13. Endgame: The Causal Angel by Hannu Rajaniemi.
  14. Popular Finnish authors reveal the books that shaped their student years. Study.eu. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  15. Once a physicist: Hannu Rajaniemi.
  16. Helix Nanotechnologies. The Y Combinator Database. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  17. "Tähtivaeltaja Award 2012"
  18. "And The Winners Are…", SF&FTA website, 18 June 2011.
  19. "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2011 John W. Campbell Memorial Award". Locus. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  20. "Campbell Memorial Award Finalists". Locus. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  21. "Hannu Rajaniemi vastaanotti Pro Ylivieska-mitalin". Keskipohjanmaa (in Finnish). 16 December 2014. Archived from the original on 17 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  22. Heinilä, Tiina (12 October 2010). "Hannu Rajaniemi aims at world domination". Embassy of Finland, London. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
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