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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 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...

The Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon is a groundbreaking collection of speculative fiction that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Stapledon's unique writing style combines an imaginative exploration...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Last and First Men' is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that takes readers on a journey through the future evolution of humankind over two billion years. Written in a philosophical...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Last Men in London' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of a future society where humans have evolved into highly advanced beings....

Olaf Stapledon's 'Odd John' is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that delves into the concept of the 'superman' or evolved human. Through the character of John Wainwright, a mutant with extraordinary...

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...

Though this is a work of fiction, it does not pretend to be a novel. It has no hero but man. Since its purpose is not the characterization of individual human beings, no effort has been made to endow...

Star Maker is a science fiction novel by Olaf Stapledon, published in 1937. The book describes a history of life in the universe, dwarfing in scale Stapledon's previous book, Last and First Men (1930),...

Sirius is Thomas Trelone's great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being. Raised and educated in Trelone's own family alongside Plaxy, his youngest daughter,...

John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

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Susan Chambers woke up feeling like she had been hit by a bus. Mostly because she had been hit by a bus. And Susan Chambers wasn't so much waking up, as she was arriving in The After Death, the place...

The Power Metal is HotThe Torture is BloodyIt's 1999. Everything is on track for Detective Stella Mahoney, but who has she become? On a trip to Toronto, seeking answers about the night her father died,...

Colony widow, desperate mother, reluctant mate…Her kids needed doctors she couldn't afford. The Latharian Mate Program seemed like Eira's only way out. Walking away from her husband's memory and their...

All seven eBooks in the multi-award winning, internationally bestselling Harry Potter series, available as one download with stunning cover art by Olly Moss. Enjoy the stories that have captured the imagination...

All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. The animals at Manor Farm have had enough of Farmer Jones – he’s drunk, reckless and cares little for their welfare. When the...

Published in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of George R. R. Martin’s landmark series, this lavishly illustrated special edition of A Game of Thrones—with gorgeous full-page illustrations in...

How far would you go for happily ever after?'An unputdownable fairy tale' Kerri Maniscalco, New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the WickedFrom the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the...

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What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Children of Dune, the third book in one of the most influential series of all time, which has inspired countless other...

Experience true love, and discover hidden heart desires, but beware of the allure of illusion.Amé is a vegetation witch with a knack for soil cultivation and plant genetics.She develops flower mates that...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'Deliciously dark' NATASHA NGAN'Heady, smart and vicious' TESSA GRATTONThis heart-pounding fantasy romance retelling of Romeo and Juliet is set in jazz-age Singapore and...

Darkness Will Bind Them… watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime Video All three parts of the epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

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"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

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The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...