Publication Reading Order
The Known Space is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Larry Niven, made up of 9 books published between 1966 and 1995. It begins with World of Ptavvs (1966), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Flatlander (1995), spanning 29 years of storytelling.
9books
29years active
4decades
~3.6yrs between books
1995latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | |||
| 1 | World of Ptavvs | 1966 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | A Gift from Earth | 1968 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Neutron Star (Short Story) | 1968 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton | 1969 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 5 | Protector | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Tales of Known Space | 1975 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 7 | The Patchwork Girl | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 8 | Crashlander | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | FlatlanderLatest | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Known Space series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Known Space series?
Start with World of Ptavvs (1966), the first book in the Known Space series by Larry Niven. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Known Space series?
There are 9 books in the Known Space series by Larry Niven, published between 1966 and 1995.
What is the first book in the Known Space series?
The first book in the Known Space series is World of Ptavvs, published in 1966 by Larry Niven.
What is the latest book in the Known Space series?
The most recent book in the Known Space series is Flatlander (1995) by Larry Niven.
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