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The Red Dwarf series by Doug Naylor is a science-fiction comedy television programme that originated in the United Kingdom and was co-created by Doug Naylor, an English writer, director, television producer, and author. It is set in a futuristic universe and follows the adventures of a small group of characters aboard the mining spaceship Red Dwarf. The series blends elements of science fiction with humor, featuring a distinctive tone and style. Three books based on the television series were published between 1989 and 1996. The books are derived from the television programme and share its central themes and setting. The series is known for its satirical take on space travel, human behavior, and technology. The narrative structure and character development are consistent with the original television format.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonRed Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers
1989 · Rob Grant and Doug Naylor
Lister got extremely drunk after celebrating his birthday with a Monopoly-board pub crawl in London. He awoke on one of Saturn's moons in a burger…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Doug Naylor
Last Human is a 1995 science fiction comedy novel written by Doug Naylor. It is part of the Red Dwarf series of novels, which are based on the…
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1996 · Rob Grant
Backwards is a 1996 novel by Rob Grant, the fourth Red Dwarf novel. It directly succeeds the Grant Naylor-written Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Red Dwarf books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers”. Start with “Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers.”
How many books are in the Red Dwarf series?
We list 3 books , published between 1989–1996.
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