Bob Shaw Books in Order

Bob Shaw is a renowned science fiction writer born in Northern Ireland. He transitioned from careers in structural engineering, industrial public relations, and journalism to become a full-time science fiction writer in 1975. Shaw is celebrated for his unique and humorous writing style, which earned him two prestigious Hugo Awards for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His outstanding works have garnered significant recognition, including Hugo Award nominations for his short story "Light of Other Days" in 1967 and his novel "The Ragged Astronauts" in 1987. Shaw's contributions to the science fiction genre have cemented his status as a notable writer, and his legacy continues to inspire readers and writers alike.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Bob Shaw

  • #1
    The Ragged Astronauts(1986)
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  • #2
    The Wooden Spaceships(1988)
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  • #3
    The Fugitive Worlds(1989)
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    Best of the Bushel(1979)
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  • #2
    Eastercon Speeches(1979)
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  • #3
    How To Write Science Fiction(1993)
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  • #4
    Load of Old Bosh(1995)
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  • #5
    Analog 7(1969)
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  • #6
    Analog 6(1969)
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  • #7
    Science Against Man(1970)
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  • #8
    Andromeda 1(1976)
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  • #9
    The Best of British SF 2(1977)
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  • #10
    The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century(1980)
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  • #11
    What If? Volume 3(1982)
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  • #12
    Isaac Asimov's Aliens & Outworlders(1983)
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  • #13
    Dark Voices 3(1991)
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  • #14
    Emerald Eye(2005)
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  • #15
    The Best of Jim Baen's Universe(2007)
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    Orbitsville(1974)
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  • #2
    Orbitsville Departure(1983)
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  • #3
    Orbitsville Judgement(1992)
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  • #1
    The Enchanted Duplicator (With: Walt Willis)(1954)
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  • #2
    Night Walk(1967)
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  • #3
    The Two Timers(1968)
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  • #4
    The Palace of Eternity(1969)
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  • #5
    One Million Tomorrows(1970)
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  • #6
    The Shadow Of Heaven(1970)
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  • #7
    Ground Zero Man/The Peace Machine(1971)
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  • #8
    Other Days, Other Eyes(1972)
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  • #9
    A Wreath of Stars(1976)
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  • #10
    Medusa's Children(1977)
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  • #11
    Ship of Strangers(1978)
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  • #12
    Vertigo/Terminal Velocity(1978)
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  • #13
    Dagger Of The Mind(1979)
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  • #14
    The Ceres Solution(1981)
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  • #15
    Fire Pattern(1984)
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  • #16
    Killer Planet(1992)
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  • #17
    Tomorrow Lies In Ambush(1973)
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  • #18
    Cosmic Kaleidoscope(1976)
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  • #19
    Galactic Tours(1981)
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  • #20
    Better Mantrap(1982)
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  • #21
    Dark Night in Toyland(1989)
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  • #1
    Who Goes Here?(1977)
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  • #2
    Warren Peace/Dimensions(2012)
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About Bob Shaw

Bob Shaw is a renowned science fiction writer born in Northern Ireland. He transitioned from careers in structural engineering, industrial public relations, and journalism to become a full-time science fiction writer in 1975. Shaw is celebrated for his unique and humorous writing style, which earned him two prestigious Hugo Awards for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980. His outstanding works have garnered significant recognition, including Hugo Award nominations for his short story "Light of Other Days" in 1967 and his novel "The Ragged Astronauts" in 1987. Shaw's contributions to the science fiction genre have cemented his status as a notable writer, and his legacy continues to inspire readers and writers alike.

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