Bob Shaw

1931–1996

1 series 3 books in order 1986–1989

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
Active years: 1986–1989
Known for: Land and Overland

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Series by Bob Shaw

Land and Overland

3 books in order · 1986–1989

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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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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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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How many books has Bob Shaw written?

We list 3 books by Bob Shaw across 1 series, published between 1986–1989 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Bob Shaw's books?

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