Richard Gordon (Scottish author)
Richard Alexander Steuart Gordon | |
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Richard Gordon in 2007 in Shanghai, China holding two of his earliest works, The Bike from Hell and The Devil’s Rider | |
| Born | 18 May 1947 Banff, Scotland |
| Died | 7 February 2009 (aged 61) Shanghai, China |
| Pen name | Alex Stuart, Alex R. Stuart, Stuart Gordon |
| Occupation | Writer, Teacher |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | Newcastle University |
| Genre | Science fiction, Travel literature |
| Relatives | David Gordon (brother), mother |
Richard Alexander Steuart Gordon (18 May 1947 – 7 February 2009) was a Scottish author born in Banff, Scotland who wrote numerous science fiction novels, encyclopedias, and travel guides. Gordon's novels are noted for their mix of historical fact and creative fictionalized events.