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- "The Epic of Gilgamesh" (circa 2100 BC) One of the earliest known works of speculative fiction can be found in The Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem dating back to the 21st century BC.
- True History (circa 2nd century AD) Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist and author, wrote True History in the 2nd century AD. This work is often considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction, even integrating space travel.
- "Somnium" (1634) Written by Johannes Kepler, the renowned German mathematician and astronomer, Somnium is a groundbreaking work in early science fiction.
- "The Blazing World" (1666) Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, authored The Blazing World in 1666, making her one of the first female science fiction writers.
May 6, 2019 · Dune by Frank Herbert set the standard for serious science fiction epics. It’s rare in the sense that is satisfies the most ardent sci-fi purists, as well as mainstream fans who may have encountered it through its big screen adaptations. The first installment was released back in 1965, originally in the form of a serialized work.
- The Simulated Multiverse
- The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Providence
- Leviathan Falls
- Shards of Earth
- At The Mountains of Madness: Volumes 1 and 2
- Frank Herbert’s Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1
- The Empire Strikes Back: from A Certain Point of View
- Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry
- The Last Watch
Author:Rizwan VirkPublisher: Bayview Books (2021)Author: Amy RatcliffePublisher:Abrams (2021)Author: Max BerryPublisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons (2020)Author: James S. A. CoreyPublisher: Orbit (2021)Author: Adrian TchaikovskyPublisher: Orbit (2021)Author: H. P. LovecraftIllustrator:François BarangerPublisher:Design Studio Press (2020/21)Author: Frank HerbertAdapted by:Brian Herbert and Kevin J. AndersonIllustrators:Bill Sienkiewicz (cover), Raúl Allén, and Patricia MartínPublisher: Harry N. Abrams (2020)Authors and artists:Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S. A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Tracy Deonn, Seth Dickinson, Alexander Freed, Jas...Publisher:Del Rey (2020)Authors:Dan Curry and Ben RobinsonPublisher: Titan Books (2020)Authors:J. S. DewesPublisher: Tor Books (2021)- Caitlin Hobbs
- Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. le Guin (1969) I could honestly put any of Ursula Le Guin’s science fiction books on here, all of them are iconic and memorable.
- Neuromancer by William Gibson (1984) It may not have been the first cyberpunk book, which is considered to be The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner, but Neuromancer is definitely considered to have put the genre on the map and give it definition.
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle (1962) This is one of those science fiction books that treads the line between science and fantasy, though there is no denying that it’s scientific in basis with its discussions of quantum mechanics, time travel, and dimension hopping.
- Solaris by Stanisław Lem (1961) This is definitely a heavier read, not one that you sit and devour in an afternoon. Published in 1961, it follows the story of a team of researchers stationed on an alien planet covered in a seemingly endless ocean.
- Pan Macmillan Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 1 Pan Macmillan Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Credit: Macmillan. When Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in 1816, she didn't set out to create a cultural touchstone that would spin out into an entire genre.
- Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 2 Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Now 44% Off. Credit: Knopf. If you loved Station Eleven, you'll devour this dystopian novel that's as much about time travel as what happens when we lose sight of what's truly important.
- Ace The Dune Saga by Frank Herbert 3 Ace The Dune Saga by Frank Herbert. Now 44% Off. Credit: Ace. I first read Dune as a teenager after my uncle passed me his dog-eared copy, and the far-future plant of Arrakis, where spice reigns supreme, immediately captured my imagination.
- Square Fish A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle 4 Square Fish A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle. Now 23% Off. Credit: Square Fish reprint edition. This bewitching story has served as many children's introduction to the genre for generations, and it's well worth a reread if you haven't done so since grade school.
The Blazing World and Other Writings by Margaret Cavendish (1666) Buy on Amazon. Add to library. Cavendish might be one of the earliest science fiction writers that you’ve never heard of: born in the seventeenth-century, she was a poet, author, playwright, and trailblazer in an age that was unfriendly to women.
Dec 24, 2013 · The Other World: Comical History of the States and Empires of the Moon (L’Autre monde ou les états et empires de la Lune) was the first of three satirical novels written by Cyrano de Bergerac, that are considered among the first science fiction stories.
