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Known SpaceUniverse
universe142 books1964
Set in far future and space.
“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →
includes Ringworld, Man-Kzin Wars, Fleet of Worlds
Fifth PlanetNovel
Fred Hoyle & Geoffrey Hoylestandalone novel1963
First contact, about space exploration, set in space.
Across a Billion YearsNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1969
About space exploration, set in far future and space.
The Colors of SpaceNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1963
Space opera, about space exploration, set in far future and space.
“The Lhari seem peaceful and friendly, but they go to some lengths to protect their monopoly on faster-than-light travel.”
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Of Man and MantaSeries
series3 books1968
Set in far future.
“Three scientists survive on the mysterious planet of Nacre.”
from the catalogue
Start with Omnivore →
The Haunted StarsNovel
Edmond Hamiltonstandalone novel1960
Space opera and first contact, about space exploration, set in far future.
“Against the wishes of Ryn's inhabitants, the team from Earth seek information about weapons technology used in an ancient space war.”
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