Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a science fiction novel written by Liu Cixin. It was about the rise of the orangutan civilization and the conflict between humans. The novel was first published in 2008 and won many literary awards, including the Milky Way Award, the highest award for science fiction in China. According to the Galaxy Awards, Rise of the Planet of the Apes won the following awards: - 2008 Galaxy Awards,"Best Long Story Award" - 2008 Galaxy Awards Best Short Story Award - 2009 Nebula Awards Best Short Story Award - 2010 Hugo Award for Best Non-Fictional Work - 2012 Hugo Award for Best Long Story In addition, the novel was adapted into a movie and won many film awards, including the 2014 Oscar for Best Visual Effects.