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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon' is a monumental collection of works by one of the most visionary science fiction writers of the 20th century. Stapledon's writing style is characterized...

In Olaf Stapledon's science fiction novel 'Sirius', the reader is immersed in a complex tale of intelligence and emotion. The book explores themes of advanced civilizations, human-animal relationships,...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon' is a collection of groundbreaking science fiction novels that delve into deep philosophical and ethical questions. Known for his unique literary...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Complete Novels' is a collection of mind-bending science fiction works that push the boundaries of the genre. Stapledon's literary style incorporates elements of philosophy and metaphysics,...

In Olaf Stapledon's masterpiece 'Sirius', the reader is taken on a profound journey through the life of a super-intelligent dog named Sirius, who is the result of a successful experiment in genetic engineering....

Olaf Stapledon's 'Through the Depths of the Universe: Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon' is a masterpiece of science fiction literature that explores the vast expanse of the universe, from the smallest...

In 'The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the visionary and thought-provoking works of Olaf Stapledon, a pioneer in science fiction literature....

Olaf Stapledon's groundbreaking work, 'Last and First Men', is a visionary science fiction novel that explores the evolution of humanity over two billion years. Through a series of remarkably detailed...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Complete Novels' is a collection of groundbreaking science fiction works that redefine the genre with their philosophical depth and visionary scope. Stapledon's prose is both eloquent...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Collected Works' is a seminal collection of science fiction novels that explore philosophical and ethical themes such as the nature of consciousness, the evolution of humanity, and the...

In Olaf Stapledon's groundbreaking work, 'Odd John,' readers are taken on a philosophical journey exploring the potential evolution of the human mind. Written in a thought-provoking and introspective...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Philosophical & Science-Fiction Works of Olaf Stapledon' is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the philosophical musings and futuristic visions of one of the most influential...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon' is a groundbreaking collection of speculative fiction that delves into the depths of cosmic philosophy and human evolution. Stapledon's literary...

Olaf Stapledon's Collected Works is a groundbreaking compilation of the author's most influential and profound writings. Known for his thought-provoking science fiction, Stapledon's work delves into themes...

Olaf Stapledon's 'The Complete Novels' is a literary masterpiece that offers a unique blend of science fiction and philosophical exploration. Stapledon's writing style is characterized by its visionary...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Complete Novels' offers a compelling collection of thought-provoking speculative fiction that delves into complex philosophical ideas and societal issues. Written in a sophisticated...

In Olaf Stapledon's groundbreaking work, "Star Maker," the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through the cosmos and beyond. Written in a narrative style that blends philosophy with science...