If you are just getting into larry niven s known space series, then this would be a fantastic place to start. Larry niven tales of known space, reading order the chris. Known space is a volume of interstellar space explored by humans and their alien neighbors. The mankzin wars is a series of military science fiction short story collections and is the name of the first collection, as well as the eponymous conflicts between mankind and the kzinti that they detail. The shape of space 1969 collection protector 1973hugo and locus sf awards nominee, 1974. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Three books of known space by larry niven 19980401.
One of the famed american science fiction writers of our time is larry niven whose real names are laurence van cott niven. All the myriad ways 1971 wait it out original publication 1968 the jigsaw man original publication 1967 becalmed in hell original publication 1965 the best of all possible wars 1998 the warriors larry niven reprint madness has its place larry niven reprint. This book represents the largest concentration of known space stories anywhere, with many of the ones included now impossible to find elsewhere. It has also become a shared universe in the spinoff mankzin wars anthologies. The ringworld tales are the last known space stories, chronologically speaking apart from the short story safe at any speed, which is in three books of known space. The major exception being the ringworld and fleet of worlds subseries, which are best read in order. Buy three books of known space book online at best prices in india on. These authors have filled in even more details of the past and future of larry niven s universe.
The thrintun singular thrint, are a longextinct species which ruled the galaxy through telepathic mind control from 3 to 2 billion years ago. Mar 08, 2020 pdf epub protector known space download by larry niven. World of ptaavs was larry nivens first novel, published in 1966, and with its 2106 setting it is one of the first stories chronologically in the known space canon. Tales of known space itself a collection of short stories, world of ptavvs, and a gift from earth. Larry niven books list of books by author larry niven. Three books of known space 1996 reprint of tales of known space, with madness has its place in place of the. This title is becoming rare, although it was recently republished in the collection three books of known space. I read every word of known space and the first three ring world books until my eyes bled. Buy three books of known space by niven, larry isbn. That novel is included in the omnibus three books of known space, along with another early novel, a gift from earth, and quite a few known space short stories.
This is a collection of stories from a variety of timelines and some stories from no timeline. The latest known space novels, coauthored with edward m. This book really deserves 4 stars, but i accidentally rated it five and cant change it. Madness has its place larry niven tales of known space. While it was interesting to see how richly populated and developed niven s universe is, only about half of the tales in this collection appealed to me. Fleet of worlds series are my favorite books from larry niven. Published in fantasy and science fiction, may 1967. It mixes hard science fiction with space opera so seamlessly that its easy to just slip in a wave reality byebye. Download book crashlander known space by author larry niven in pdf epub.
Since the author has several series published, they are listed in the order of publication, starting from known space, a series written between 19661980. World of the ptavvs is a landmark book in the science fiction genre because it is the first novel set in nivens known space universe. Three books of known space by larry niven 19980401 on. If youve read other niven books such as ringworld, youll feel at home in known space, though this takes place long before that one.
Larry niven s known space universe is probably one of the most developed in all of science fiction. There have been several volumes of short stories and novellas. Known space is about 80 light years in diameter and contains human space. Crashlander, protector, three books of known space, flatlander. The thrintun singular thrint, in larry niven s fictional known space universe, are a longextinct species that ruled the galaxy through telepathic mind control.
Also the smoke ring and similar older hard sci fi stuff. Three books of known space paperback september 3, 1996 by larry niven author visit amazons larry niven page. Larry niven s known space series of anthologies and novels covers a vast timeline of spacefaring adventures encompassing 10,000 years. Buy three books of known space book online at low prices. Isfdb catalogs all works set in the fictional universe that includes known space under the series name tales of known space.
Read more about pdf epub protector known space download. Isfdb catalogs all works set in the fictional universe that includes known space under the series name tales of known space, which was the title of a 1975 collection of nivens short stories. The known space started to be populated with brazen images of aliens and description of far off worlds. Larry niven paperback books for sale in stock ebay. I recently decided to reread a bunch of larry niven stories from his known space series, but was at a complete loss about the read order of the various stories, short stories and novels that encompass the timeline. This is probably a good time to read the fleet of worlds books.
In the year 3100, thanks to failsafe technology and the influence of the teela brown luck gene, in known space you have nothing to fear except inconvenienceeven when your car is swallowed by a giant roc. The universe of larry niven 1975 collection three books of known space 1996 reprint of tales of known space, with madness has its place in place of the borderland of sol, packed with world of ptavvs and a gift from earth. Larry nivens latest thoughts on the evolutionboth creative and historicalof known space, as well as an updated timeline. Fleet is a welcome and enjoyable addition to the series. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Protector by larry niven book 3 in the known space scifi series 1973. Larry niven project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Known space crashlander beowulf shaeffer ringworld ringworld engineers the ringworld throne ringworlds children fleet of worlds juggler of worlds destroyer of worlds betrayer of worlds. The incompleat known space concordance larry niven. Here in tales of known space, niven repeats his flagship work in neutron star. This allows a reader to discover larry niven s series of known space books in an order that will maximize enjoyment while letting the reader bail early if they dont enjoy niven s unique style. Protector 1973hugo and locus sf awards nominee, 1974. Here are all the larry niven books in reading order for his work over the last 50 or so years. Original title isbn 9780345381682 published on 1994 3 2.
Download protector known space by larry niven in pdf epub format complete free. Since 1988, niven has permitted other science fiction authors to write stories set in the known space universe. If you accept a few basic genre tropes, such as telepathy and interstellar civilizations, the science holds up well. Compared to other of niven s work, this is a 5star book. With time, larry s stories began to evolve into what is known as known space timeline. The universe of larry niven 1975 kolekcija three books of known space. Larry nivens known space science fiction timeline site. Late in the series, this area is an irregularly shaped bubble about 60 lightyears across. This omnibus brings together three tales set in larry niven s known space universe that had only sporadically been available since their publication in the 1960s. While the book stands alone perfectly well, we do recommend you first read the beowulf shaeffer stories, including the borderland of sol, and ringworld, because the book contains spoilers for those stories. Three books of known space by larry niven 1996, paperback. Giving up freedom for security is beginning to look naive. Much like isaac asimov, his books follow a set of rules, which include never fire a laser at a mirror.
World of ptavvs 1966 a gift from earth 1968 neutron star 1968 kolekcija the shape of space 1969 kolekcija protector 1973 tales of known space. Big fan of known space and the first couple of ringworld novels at least. It is an area near the earth which is explored and settled and is peopled by races such as piersons puppeteers, kzinti, and the many. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Three books of known space by larry niven 1996 1st ballantine edition paperback. This omnibus brings together three tales set in larry nivens known space universe that had only sporadically been available since their publication in the 1960s. Books and stories of the larry niven s known space universe. With time, larrys stories began to evolve into what is known as known space timeline. Tales of known space a classic collection of stories that traces humankinds expansion and colonization throughout the galaxy from the twentieth century to the thirtyfirst. These stories are collected in the mankzin wars series.
Three books of known space by larry niven, 9780345404480, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. World of ptaavs was larry niven s first novel, published in 1966, and with its 2106 setting it is one of the first stories chronologically in the known space canon. Human space world of ptavvs flatlander gil hamilton protector a gift from earth tales of known space 2. Known space is the fictional setting of about a dozen science fiction novels and several collections of short stories written by larry niven. Book 1 was the start of what i have described as a series of 9 includes the three original ringworld books that ties together so many stray pieces from the tales of known space. Lucifers hammer mass market paperback by niven, larry good. Though it was first printed in 1970, it appears farther down the list in niven s published bibliographies. The era of beowulf shaeffer is, in niven s words, a time of easy tourism and interspecies trade in which the human species neither rules nor is ruled. Intent to deceive the deceivers larry niven tales of known space. The most recent additions to the series are the novels fleet of worlds 2007 and juggler of worlds 2008, both coauthored by edward m. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Be sure to read world of ptavvs, niven s first novel and of major importance to the known space background. Now he was on the loose, and telepath larry greenberg knew everything he was thinking.
Niven s laws 1984 limits 1985 three books of known space 1989 known space n space 1990 playgrounds of the mind 1991 bridging the galaxies 1993 crashlander 1994 known space flatlander. Larry niven is an american author of hard science fiction, best known for his ringworld series, which is part of the largely known space universe. The collected tales of gil the arm hamilton 1995 known space three books of known space 1996 known space scatterbrain 2003 larry. World of ptavvskzanol was a thrint from a distant galaxy. It collects several of niven s known space short stories from his golden age of the late1960s, including the beowulf shaeffer stories. Im a big space opera scifi fan, and an equally big larry niven fan. Although outofprint, neutron star is a book worth getting for any fan of science fiction.
Three books of known space by larry niven goodreads. The ringworld series is part of the tales of known space, and niven has shared the setting with other writers since a 1988 anthology, the mankzin wars baen books, jointly edited with jerry pournelle and dean ing. They are ringworld ballantine, 1970, the ringworld engineers ballantine, 1979, the ringworld throne del rey, 1996 and ringworlds children tor, 2004. Let three complete books in one take you on a dazzling journey into science fictions most famous future history. Three books of known space by larry niven librarything. In 1966 larry niven created the ultimate tourist with his awardwinn.
World of ptavvs kzanol was a thrint from a distant galaxy. Although the known space universe has a well defined chronology, most of the stories can be read independently. But if you are a big fan of nivens work just get it, youll love it. They are set in larry niven s known space universe. The firstpublished work in the series, which was nivens first published piece was t. Timeline for known space 1975 essay, larry niven introduction.
Known space is the name of larry niven s largest and bestdeveloped future history series of science fiction stories. He had been trapped on earth in a timestasis field for two billion years. Collected here are three novels previously published. There is some other stuff like niven s laws and man of steel, woman of kleenex. There are a few known space stories and some excerpts from known space novels. Click to read more about three books of known space by larry niven. The universe of larry niven is a science fiction collection by larry niven, collecting thirteen short stories published between 1964 and 1975 all in niven s known space future history along with several essays by niven and a chronology contents. Although out of print, neutron star is a book worth getting for any fan of science fiction. At the bottom of a hole larry niven tales of known space. Fans began to digest these concepts with a hunger not knowing that there was more to this reality. This book is a compilation of three other books, one of which is a collection of short stories itself. Much like isaac asimov, his books follow a set of rules, which include.
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