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Ringworld is a 1970 science fiction novel by Larry Niven, set in his Known Space universe and considered a classic of science fiction literature. Ringworld tells the story of Louis Wu and his companions on a mission to the Ringworld, an enormous rotating ring, an alien construct in space 186 million miles (299 million kilometres) in diameter.
Larry started writing in the 1960s and is now considered one of the grand masters of hard science fiction. To learn more about his life, his writing, and the awards that he has won, follow the Biography link.
Larry Niven. Laurence van Cott Niven's best known work is Ringworld (Ringworld, #1) (1970), which received the Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics.
A Biography. Laurence van Cott Niven was born on April 30, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, and spent his childhood in Beverly Hills, "excluding two years (ages six to eight) in Washington, D.C., serving his country."
Oct 1, 1970 · Larry Niven released Ringworld in 1970 and it won the sci-if Triple Crown (Nebula 1970, Hugo 1971, Locus 1971). Looking back, imho the book has flaws, but it’s still brilliant world building as well as compelling and influential.
Larry Niven has 671 books on Goodreads with 896404 ratings. Larry Niven’s most popular book is Ringworld (Ringworld, #1).
Universes of Larry Niven. This is an overview of Larry Niven’s various series, including a complete listing of stories for each series. Known Space. The Man-Kzin Wars (shared universe stories) Avalon/Destiny. Draco Tavern. Dream Park. The Léshy Circuit. Moties and the Empire of Man.
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