Par une nuit étoilée, au sommet d’une colline, durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, un Anglais se prépare à vivre le voyage le plus extraordinaire jamais entrepris par un homme.Troublé par les remous de...

'A prodigious novel ... Stapledon's literary imagination was boundless' Jorge Luis BorgesA lasting influence on successive generations of science fiction writers and on the physicist Freeman Dyson, this...

One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.Even...

Creature di fiamma è l’ultimo romanzo di Olaf Stapledon, pubblicato originariamente nel 1947 e ora tradotto per la prima volta in italiano, con una corposa introduzione di Carlo Pagetti.Scritto durante...

One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years.Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands...

In "Last and First Men," Olaf Stapledon presents a sweeping narrative that transcends both time and species, exploring the evolution of humanity over two billion years. This monumental work showcases...

In "Sirius," Olaf Stapledon masterfully intertwines speculative fiction with profound philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of consciousness, existence, and the nature of being. The novel follows the...

In "Sirius," Olaf Stapledon masterfully weaves a poignant narrative that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and a highly intelligent dog named Sirius. Set against a backdrop of speculative...

In "Olaf Stapledon: Collected Works," the reader is immersed in the profound and expansive narratives that have established Stapledon as a pioneering figure in science fiction. This anthology encompasses...

In 'Star Maker,' Olaf Stapledon delves into the vastness of time and space, interweaving philosophical inquiry with speculative narrative. The novel presents a cosmic journey through the evolution of...

In "The Complete Novels," Olaf Stapledon presents an expansive collection that showcases his visionary imagination and profound philosophical inquiries. Encompassing works such as "Last and First Men"...

In "Star Maker," Olaf Stapledon embarks on an ambitious exploration of the cosmos, weaving a narrative that transcends traditional science fiction. Through the lens of an unnamed protagonist, he unveils...

In "Olaf Stapledon: Complete Novels," readers are presented with a comprehensive collection that showcases the visionary narratives and speculative thought that define Stapledon's literary prowess. This...

Olaf Stapledon's "The Philosophical & Science-Fiction Works of Olaf Stapledon" presents a profound exploration of metaphysical themes through the lens of speculative fiction. Combining vivid narrative...

The narrator of Nebula Maker stands on a hill and sees a vision that leads him to the birth of the universe. He witnesses the creation of the nebulae and the formation of galactic communities as well...

A bomber is killed in battle along with all of his companions; but something wakes in his dying, which is first a spirit bomber-crew, then the spirit of all those killed in battle, then the spirit of...

Four Encounters is an unfinished work by the writer and philosopher Olaf Stapledon, written in the late 1940s but only published 26 years after the author's death. It takes place in contemporary (post...

Stapledon projects two separate futures for humanity, depending not on the outcome of World War II but on the failure or success of a future "Tibetan Renaissance" to influence the temper and ideology...

An introductory note seems called for to explain to the reader the origin of the following strange document, which I have received from a friend with a view to publication. The author has given it the...

Science fiction has its immortals - authors whose impact was so tremendous that they belong in a class by themselves. Olaf Stapledon extended the boundaries of science fiction to the infinite, and there...

The sequel to Last and First Men, Olaf Stapledon's great classic work of science fiction.In Last Men in London the author follows up the themes of his earlier masterpiece in presenting a Neptunian 'last...

In his seminal work, 'The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon', Olaf Stapledon blends elements of philosophical inquiry with science fiction to create thought-provoking narratives that transcend...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Death into Life' is a thought-provoking philosophical novel that delves into the existential questions of life and death. Written in a unique blend of speculative fiction and philosophical...

In 'The Flames' by Olaf Stapledon, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through the cosmos, exploring themes of evolution, intelligence, and the fate of humanity. Written in a philosophical...

In Olaf Stapledon's 'A Man Divided', the reader is taken on a profound journey through the inner workings of the human psyche and the complexities of identity. This existential novel delves into the struggle...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Sirius' is a classic science fiction novel that explores the themes of human-animal relationships, intelligence, and the nature of consciousness. Written in a thoughtful and philosophical...

In Olaf Stapledon's book 'Darkness and the Light', the reader is taken on a philosophical journey exploring the eternal struggle between good and evil, darkness and light. Written in a lyrical and thought-provoking...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon' is a collection of groundbreaking science fiction novels that delve into themes of cosmic philosophy and the evolution of humanity. Stapledon's...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Complete Novels' is a collection of groundbreaking science fiction works that delve into philosophical and existential themes. Stapledon's writing style is characterized by its deep...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Star Maker' is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that explores the vast expanse of the cosmos and the potential of human evolution. Written in a visionary and philosophical style,...