Big Planet Books in Order
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The Big Planet series, authored by Jack Vance and published between 1966 and 1977, consists of science fiction novels set on a lawless and metal-poor world known as Big Planet. The series includes at least two stand-alone novels that explore the challenges and eccentricities of life on this remote planet. The stories often incorporate dramatic and humorous elements, reflecting the unique cultural and social dynamics of the setting.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Jack Vance
Big Planet is a 1957 science fiction novel by American writer Jack Vance. It is the first novel sharing the same setting, an immense but metal-poor…
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Buy on Amazon1975 · Jack Vance
Showboat World is a science fiction novel by Jack Vance, published in 1975. It is the second in a pair of stand-alone novels set on Big Planet, a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Big Planet books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Big Planet (Ace SF, G-661)”. Start with “Big Planet (Ace SF, G-661).”
How many books are in the Big Planet series?
We list 2 books by Jack Vance , published between 1957–1975.
Where can I buy the Big Planet books?
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