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Bob Shaw

1931–1996

1 series 4 books in order 1 standalone book

Bob Shaw (1931-1996) was a science fiction writer and fan from Northern Ireland, noted for his originality and wit. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His short story "Light of Other Days" was a Hugo Award nominee in 1967, as was his novel The Ragged Astronauts in 1987.

Born
1931
Known for
Land and Overland

Series by Bob Shaw

Land and Overland

3 books in order · 1986–1989

  1. The Ragged Astronauts

    1986 · Bob Shaw

    The Ragged Astronauts is a novel by Bob Shaw, published in 1986 by Gollancz. It is the first book in the Land and Overland series and won the BSFA…

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  2. The Wooden Spaceships

    1987 · Bob Shaw

    The Wooden Spaceships is a 1987 book by Bob Shaw. It is book 2 of the series Land and Overland.

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  3. The Fugitive Worlds

    1989 · Bob Shaw

    The Fugitive Worlds is a 1989 book by Bob Shaw. It is book 3 of the series Land and Overland.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Bob Shaw written?

We list 4 books by Bob Shaw across 1 series, published between 1977–1989 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Bob Shaw's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Ragged Astronauts.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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