The first novel in an exciting new collaboration between discworld creator terry pratchett and the acclaimed sf writer stephen baxter, the long earth transports readers to the ends of the earth and far beyond. Long earth 1 by terry pratchett, stephen baxter cdaudio, 2012 at the best online prices at ebay. James hutton and the true age of the world by stephen baxter 245pp, weidenfeld. Hundreds of years in the future, on a stagnating and almost empty earth, a space shuttle pilot from the early days of the 21st century is awoken. Dick award twice, the kurd lasswitz award, the seiun award and has been nominated for many. The multiverse theory has always been an interesting one.
Stephen baxters bestselling novels, flood and ark roc, 2009 and 2010 introduced a universe in which a handful of. At the time of pratchetts death 12 march 2015, three novels had been released, with a fourth published on 23 june 2015 and the fifth published on 30 june 2016. Stephen baxter books list of books by author stephen baxter. Nov 30, 2019 to be fair, stephen in his afterword does point out current scientific research on such possibilities, which you can follow up on, if you wish. The long earth refers to the discovery of infinite dimensions. Both authors signed contracts for a total of 5 books. In the final book of the long earth series, joshua and lobsang take their strangest step of all. Stephen baxter is a prolific british hard science fiction author. Clarke, times tapestry, long earth with terry pratchett and proxima series. Collaborative science fiction series by terry pratchett and stephen baxter. Despite a slow start and a strange sense of complete detachment, i ended up loving stephen baxters flood, the first book in this apocalyptic duology. His many books include the long earth novels written with terry pratchett, the times odyssey novels written with arthur c. Here youll find information about my books, about me, and about upcoming projects. Born in 1957 he has degrees from cambridge and southampton.
The long earth series by terry pratchett goodreads. The wheel of ice try raft if you like stories of adventure on. The long earth is the first novel in an exciting new collaboration between the creator of discworld terry pratchett and the acclaimed sf writer stephen baxter about the author author of the bestselling discworld series, terry pratchett is one of the uks most popular and bestselling. Interview mit stephen baxter german 1998 by lutz grafe. The long utopia by terry pratchett and stephen baxter 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Its not very funny, for one thing discounting some wry dialogue and one notverysuccessful stab at a comic character.
Proxima has it all, from conscripted colonists, to a frontier exo planet, to colorful a i, to a sense of mystery, as well as well developed characters and realistic human relationships. Elements of this appear in his future histories especially later works like the destinys children series and floodark, but here it is the focus. See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He has won the john campbell memorial award, the british science fiction association award twice, the philip k. Time, as the great engine of creation, came late on the scene. Stephen baxter s bestselling novels, flood and ark roc, 2009 and 2010 introduced a universe in which a handful of refugees in a primitive starship flee a drowning earth. The long earth is the first novel in an exciting new collaboration between the creator of discworld terry pratchett and the acclaimed sf writer stephen baxter about the author author of the bestselling discworld series, terry pratchett is one of the uks most popular and bestselling writers. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the uk, us, germany, and japan. The long earth, by terry pratchet and stephen baxter. The long earth is a possibly infinite series of parallel worlds that are similar to earth, which can be reached by using an inexpensive device called a stepper. Wellss the time machine, and the wheel of ice, a doctor who novel.
The long utopia the long earth book 4 kindle edition by pratchett, terry, baxter, stephen. The long earth ebook written by terry pratchett, stephen baxter. His work has received the locus award, the philip k dick. He was born november 1957 his many books include the classic xeelee sequence, a time odyssey novels written with arthur c.
Stephen baxter 1 stephen baxter 1 primary author only stephen baxter disambiguation author division stephen baxter is composed of at least 3 distinct authors, divided by their works. The long earth book by terry pratchett, stephen baxter 9. Stephen baxter is one of the two authors of the long earth series, the other being terry pratchett. Baxter earned his degree in mathematics from cambridge university, his doctorate. Stephen baxter is one of the uks most acclaimed writers of science fiction. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the long utopia the long earth book 4. He writes the xeelee sequence, destinys children, nasa trilogy, manifold trilogy, mammoth trilogy, time odyssey with arthur c. Stephen baxter is the preeminent sf writer of his generation.
The long earth by terry pratchett, stephen baxter books on. His tv and movie projects includes the script for episode 3 of space island one which was broadcast on sky one in january of 1998 and the development work on the bbcs invasion. This was my first stephen baxter book, and i have to say, it was one of the best sf novels i have read in a long time. Sir terry pratchett and stephen baxter discuss their new series of novels entitled the long earth. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the long earth.
Here he takes the story another step forward, in his own inimitable style, with characters from previous stories being figures of mythology. Stephen baxter audio books, best sellers, author bio. The long earth is the first book in a fivebook science fiction series by terry pratchett and stephen baxter. The long earth has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Heres a movie trailer i made for the long earth, written by terry pratchett and stephen baxter. Science fiction author stephen baxter joins robin morgan in the audible studios. Jun 26, 2012 sir terry pratchett and stephen baxter discuss their new series of novels entitled the long earth. The long mars 3 by terry pratchett and stephen baxter 2014, hardcover. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the long earth. Long earth 1 ebook written by terry pratchett, stephen baxter. Stephen baxter is a trained engineer with degrees from cambridge mathematics and southampton universities doctorate in aeroengineering research. In the duology we see the refugees reach colony worlds they call earth ii and earth iii. The long earth by terry pratchett and stephen baxter. Long earth 1 audiobook by terry pratchett, stephen baxter.
Long earth 1 kindle edition by terry pratchett author, stephen baxter author 3. The long earth is tot stand gekomen als samenwerking tussen twee grote schijvers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Long earth 1 by terry pratchett, stephen baxter paperback, 20 at the best online prices at ebay.
The long earth reads much more like a baxter novel than a pratchett one. A generation after the events of the long earth, humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by stepping. Yet there is life here, feeding off the energies of the stellar remnants, and there is mind, a tremendous galaxyspanning intelligence, each of whose. Stephen baxter the preeminent science fiction writer of his generation, stephen baxter was born in 1957 and has degrees from cambridge and southampton.
A collection of short stories mostly from the last few years, with one. The main premise is that humans have discovered that its possible to step to a seeminglyunlimited number of alternate earths, all of which appear to be pristine wildernesses with no humans to be found. The long earth is a brilliant science fiction collaboration with stephen baxter. In the near future earth has recovered from the climate crisis. Having completed the long earth series in collaboration with the late, great terry pratchett, stephen has returned to themes of his earlier work, creating a sequel to one of hg wells most famous novels. Terry pratchett, stephen baxter the long earth series 1. This coauthored book terry pratchett and stephen baxter is a wonderful idea, lovingly executed. Both authors signed contracts for a total of 5 books in the series. Stephen baxter at the sciencefictiontage nrw in dortmund, germany, march 1997 a second category in baxter s work is based on readings in evolutionary biology and humananimal behaviour. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The long earth is the first novel in an exciting new collaboration between the creator of discworld terry pratchett and the acclaimed sf writer stephen baxter book description the uks bestselling adult novelist and a giant of british science fiction combine forces to write the first novel in an astonishing, mindbending new series. The long war by terry pratchett and stephen baxter follows the adventures and travails of heroes joshua valiente and lobsang in an exciting continuation of the extraordinary science fiction journey begun in their new york times bestseller the long earth. The long earth long earth, book 1 by stephen baxter and terry.
The survivors of the journey reach new worlds they called earth ii and earth iii. Long earth 1 kindle edition by pratchett, terry, baxter, stephen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Stephen baxter is an acclaimed, multipleawardwinning author whose many books include the xeelee sequence, the time odyssey novels the time ships, a sequel to h. Long earth 1 by pratchett, terry, baxter, stephen isbn.
Wells, baxter has been vicepresident of the international h. Prachett and baxter hold court on the writing process, the nature of. The long earth is a brilliant combination of two fantastic authors. Stephen baxters novel voyage was dramatised for the bbc radio and was broadcast in 1999.
Clarke, the epic, farfuture novels proxima and ultima, and time ships, a sequel to h. The official website of science fiction author stephen baxter. Flood ark in stephen baxter s novels flood and ark, a handful of refugees in a primitive starship flee a drowning earth. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Browse stephen baxters bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Stephen baxter born november 1957 is an english hard science fiction author. The long earth long earth, book 1 by stephen baxter and terry pratchett book cover, description, publication history. When i first read ark a few years ago it was many books after id read its predecessor, which made it, to be entirely honest, confusing as hell and incredibly difficult to follow.
Stephen baxter is the leading britishbased writer of hard science fiction and stands in the tradition of h. The long earth is a collaborative science fiction work by british authors terry pratchett and stephen baxter. The long earth audiobook by terry pratchett, stephen baxter. With terry pratchett, he coauthored the long earth series of novels. Jul 10, 2012 terry pratchett and stephen baxter talk to alison flood about their new collaborative science fiction work, the long earth. Long earth 1 unabridged by pratchett, terry, baxter, stephen, stevens, michael fenton isbn. See all books authored by stephen baxter, including the long earth, and the long war, and more on. The long earth is the first novel in a collaborative science fiction series by british authors terry pratchett and stephen baxter. Baxter is the winner of the british science fiction award and the locus award, as well as being a nominee for an arthur c. Max also, please note that i am not making an entire. Baxter is one of the uks most acclaimed writers of science fiction and a multiaward winner. But in the far future an inexorable threat approaches, itself a relic of the deep past, and of the world engines that created the planets. This site is updated regularly with news and new material, so please look again. Stephen baxter is a british author of hard science fiction and alternate history novels.
The long earth 1 by terry pratchett and stephen baxter 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Stephen baxter is one of the two authors of the long earth series, the other being terry pratchett baxter is one of the uks most acclaimed writers of science fiction and a multiaward winner. An aching nostalgia for the future 1998 by allan blake. Back to the wells 1996 by uncredited a matter of scale. I love sir terry pratchetts work and was surprised when i saw he had written a series of books with another of my favourite authors, stephen baxter. Terry pratchett and stephen baxter on the long earth youtube. This isnt one of those standalone sequels you need to know your history for it to. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Pratchetts somewhat disjointed view of the world combined with the plausibility of the story really worked.
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