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Robert Rankin

1 series 5 books in order

Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949) is a prolific British author of comedic fantasy novels. Born in Parsons Green, London, he began writing in the late 1970s and first entered the bestseller lists with Snuff Fiction in 1999. His books blend science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction and steampunk, in a style he calls "Far Fetched Fiction."

Born
1949
Known for
The Brentford Trilogy

Series by Robert Rankin

The Brentford Trilogy

5 books in order · 1981–2005

  1. Cover of The antipope

    The antipope

    1981 · Robert Rankin

    The Antipope is a comic fantasy novel written by British author Robert Rankin. It is his first novel and the opening book in the Brentford Trilogy,…

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  2. Cover of East of Ealing

    East of Ealing

    1984 · Robert Rankin

    East of Ealing is the third book in the legendary Brentford Trilogy, a series of nine books. Pooley and Omally are forced to deal with a high-tech…

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  3. Cover of Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

    Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

    1999 · Robert Rankin

    Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls is a 1999 novel by British author Robert Rankin. Set in Brentford near London, it is one of the eleven novels in…

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  4. Cover of Knees up Mother Earth

    Knees up Mother Earth

    2004 · Robert Rankin

    There's big trouble in Little Brentford. Property developers plan to destroy Griffin Park, the town's beloved football ground, and build homes on the…

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  5. Cover of The Brightonomicon

    The Brightonomicon

    2005 · Robert Rankin

    The Brightonomicon is a novel by British fantasy author Robert Rankin, its title parodying the fictional grimoire Necronomicon from the Cthulhu…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Robert Rankin written?

We list 5 books by Robert Rankin across 1 series, published between 1981–2005 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert Rankin's books?

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

Where can I buy Robert Rankin's books?

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