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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion, set in north america.
Blade Runner UniverseSeries
series6 books1968
Cyberpunk, dark in tone, about robots, set in big city.
“Together the two trace the story's path from prose original to screen and comic-page adaptation.”
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I Will Fear No EvilNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1970
Dystopia, about body swap and immortality.
The Dream MasterNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1966
About virtual reality and psychic powers.
“Zelazny's original title was The Ides of Octember.”
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Where Late the Sweet Birds SangNovel
Kate Wilhelmstandalone novel1976
Post-apocalyptic, about cloning and survival.