China Miéville

b. 1972

1 series 3 books in order 2000–2004

China Miéville is an English fantasy fiction writer born on 6 September 1972 in Norwich. He is known for describing his work as "weird fiction," a style influenced by early 20th century pulp and horror writers. He is associated with a group of writers called New Weird, who aim to move fantasy beyond traditional genre clichés. Miéville is also involved in left-wing politics as a member of the Socialist Workers Party. He has run for the House of Commons under the Socialist Alliance and written a book on Marxism and international law. He teaches creative writing at Warwick University.

Born: 1972
Active years: 2000–2004
Known for: Bas-Lag trilogy

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Series by China Miéville

Bas-Lag trilogy

3 books in order · 2000–2004

Perdido Street Station

2000 · China Miéville

New Crobuzon is a grimy city built around the remains of a massive dead creature, home to humans, Re-mades, and magical beings. The city is polluted…
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The Scar

2002 · China Miéville

China Mieville's The Scar, a 2002 novel, is set in the same world as his Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Perdido Street Station. The story follows…
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Iron Council

2004 · China Miéville

A 2004 novel by China Miéville, following Perdido Street Station and The Scar and set decades later in New Crobuzon. As the city is ripped apart by…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has China Miéville written?

We list 3 books by China Miéville across 1 series, published between 2000–2004 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read China Miéville's books?

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