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Explore tales.as huge selection of over 10,000 books about science fiction and fantasy. Fantasy contains an adventurous universe of fiction, where you are greeted by magic, fable creatures and other supernatural acquaintances. Therefore we offer good fantasy and science fiction books where the imagination is left to you. Our books naturally cover the needs of you or your children, so you always can find exactly the books that are best for you. Find the great fantasy books here, or get inspired for your next adventurous reading experience with our science fiction books.
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    by Naomi Novik
    £8.99

    History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.Captain William Laurence of the British Air Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, begin their slow voyage to China, fearful that upon landing they will be forced to part by Imperial decree.Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic breeds; famed for their intelligence, agility and most of all for the Divine Wind - their terrible roar capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships, shattering woodland and destroying other dragons mid-flight. Temeraire's egg was captured and claimed by the British at sea, but he was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps.The Chinese have demanded his return and the British cannot refuse them - they cannot afford to provoke the asian super-power into allying themselves with the French - even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal and inflicts the most unimaginable pain upon Laurence and his dragon.

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    by Stanislaw Lem
    £13.99

    A space cruiser, in search of its sister ship, encounters beings descended from self-replicating machines.In the grand tradition of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, Stanislaw Lem's The Invincible tells the story of a space cruiser sent to an obscure planet to determine the fate of a sister spaceship whose communication with Earth has abruptly ceased. Landing on the planet Regis III, navigator Rohan and his crew discover a form of life that has apparently evolved from autonomous, self-replicating machines—perhaps the survivors of a "robot war.” Rohan and his men are forced to confront the classic quandary: what course of action can humanity take once it has reached the limits of its knowledge? In The Invincible, Lem has his characters confront the inexplicable and the bizarre: the problem that lies just beyond analytical reach.

  • by T Kingfisher
    £12.49

    Winner of the Nebula and WSFA Short Fiction Awards. Includes "The Tomato Thief" winner of 2017 Hugo Award - Best Novelette From award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a collection of short stories, including "Jackalope Wives," "The Tomato Thief," "Pocosin," and many others. By turns funny, lyrical, angry and beautiful, this anthology includes two all-new stories, "Origin Story" and "Let Pass The Horses Black," appearing for the first time in print.

  • - A Graphic Novel
    by Amanda Kastner
    £16.49

    The world of imagination is beautiful...and dangerous.Verity plunges into a quest to rescue her father from a deceptively peaceful fantasy world. Can she unravel the mysteries surrounding them before it's too late?Set in a vaguely post-WWI "real" world and a medieval-inspired fantasy land, Imaginarium is a colorful, all-ages graphic novel journey that explores the relationship between truth, happiness, and reality.

  • - Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and his Wonderful Dog Bulger, Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey, The Last President (or 1900)
    by Lockwood Ingersoll
    £14.49

    This collection unites Ingersoll Lockwood's classic Baron Trump adventure stories in one volume.Filled with exotic flights of fancy, the Baron Trump tales feature the titular character - a wealthy boy who lives in Trump Castle. His actual name is Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, but for the sake of simplicity he chooses to go by his title of Baron Trump.The young fellow embarks on time travelling adventures through human history. Through his travels, he meets societies of people and tribes from long ago, picking up aspects of their language and social customs. Accompanied by his faithful and protective companion hound Bulger, the young Baron navigates a variety of adventures and surmounts many obstacles.The final book in this volume discusses the rise of a US President and has been variously described as either coincidental or prescient of aspects of the 21st century political climate. Set in an America torn by division and dissent, there are references to a hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York, and an election of an outsider candidate ensuing in a chaotic atmosphere.Ingersoll Lockwood was an author of many children's books and short stories. A veteran of the U.S. consular service, he began writing in the 1870s and attained fame and appreciation for his efforts.

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    by Robert Jackson Bennett
    £9.49

    When Sancia Grado agrees to steal an ancient artefact for a mysterious client, she thinks it's just another job. But what she discovers could open the door to an ancient evil and bring the city of Tevanne to its knees . . .

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    by V. E. Schwab
    £14.99

    Collector's edition of the acclaimed story of Red London's preparations for the Element Games as the pirate ship draws closer. Set to feature as-yet-unseen bonus content.

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    by Asato Asato
    £11.49

    Young men and women drawn from the San Magnolia Republic's supposedly non-existent 86th district are organized into the "86 Unit" and ordered to pilot unmanned weapons in defense of attacks from the neighboring Empire.

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    by Christina Henry
    £8.99

    From the bestselling author of Alice and Lost Boy comes this dark retelling of Red Riding Hood

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    by Katherine Addison
    £9.49

    The Goblin Emperor, a captivating novel penned by the talented Katherine Addison, was first published in 2018 by Rebellion. This enchanting tale, a gem in the fantasy genre, weaves a story of an unlikely hero thrust into a world he never asked to rule. The Goblin Emperor is a testament to Addison's masterful storytelling, her ability to create complex characters, and her knack for building richly detailed worlds. Published by Rebellion, this book is a must-read for any fantasy aficionados. So, immerse yourself in the world of The Goblin Emperor, where intrigue, power struggles, and an unexpected journey await.

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    by Marjorie Liu
    £31.99

    2018 Eisner Award winner, BestWriter2018 Eisner Award winner, BestPainter/Multimedia Artist2018 Eisner Awardwinner, Best Continuing Series2018 EisnerAward winner, Best Publication forTeens2018 Eisner Award winner, Best CoverArtist2018 Harvey Award winner, Book of theYear2018 Hugo Award winner, Best GraphicStory2018 British Fantasy Award winner,Best Comic/Graphic Novel2018, 2016, 2015Entertainment Weekly''s The Best Comic Books of theYear2018, Newsweek''s Best ComicBooks of the Year2018, The WashingtonPost''s 10 Best Graphic Novels of theYear2018, Barnes & Noble''s Best Booksof the Year2018, YALSA''s Great GraphicNovels for Teens2018, Thrillist''sBest Comics & Graphic Novels of theYear2018, Powell''s Best Science-Fiction,Fantasy, Horror, and Graphic Novels of theYearThe richly imagined world ofMONSTRESS is an alternate matriarchal 1900s Asia, with an art deco-infusedsteampunk aesthetic that''s brimming with arcane dangers. Within it, a teenagegirl struggles to overcome the trauma of war, a task that''s made all the moredifficult by her mysterious psychic link to an eldritch monster of tremendouspowerΓÇöa connection that will transform them both, and place them in thecrosshairs of both human and otherworldlypowers.Creator/writer Marjorie Liu (who madehistory as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) andcreator/artist Sana Takeda present a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition oftheir beloved breakout comic in MONSTRESS BOOK ONE. Collecting the first 18issues of the New York Times bestselling series, this massive edition features astriking new cover, as well as special extras, including never-before-seensketches, script pages, and more for over 500 pages of award-winning content.

  • - Blizzard Legends
    by Richard A. Knaak
    £9.99

    The first in the Diablo: The Sin War Trilogy

  • - Blizzard Legends
    by Richard A. Knaak
    £9.99

    Based on the best selling Blizzard video game World of Warcraft.

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    by Stephen Donaldson
    £9.49

    'Comparable to Tolkien at his best' - WASHINGTON POST

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    by George R.R. Martin
    £11.99

    George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the first part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.

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    by Christie Golden
    £7.99

    An all-new, official tie-in novel to Blizzard Entertainment's critically acclaimed World of Warcraft, from New York Times bestselling author Christie Golden.

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    - The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Book Three
    by Scott Lynch
    £14.99

    A beautiful, collectible new hardback edition of one of the greatest fantasy novels of the past decade.

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    by Carey Pietsch
    £13.49

    Based on the McElroy family's smash hit podcast, a graphic novel following the metafictional adventures of three D&D characters and their interfering Dungeon Master, with art from rising star Carey Pietsch.

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    by Markus Heitz
    £10.99

    The Dwarves are back! Germany's Number One bestselling author returns to his best-loved series. The Dwarves and the AElfar are facing annihilation at the hands of a new enemy in this cross-over adventure.

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    - Adapted for the first time in stunning comic book form
    by Neil Gaiman
    £16.99

    Shadows (Part 1): Now adapted as a graphic novel, the highly acclaimed epic from international bestseller Neil Gaiman.

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    by Kugane Maruyama
    £13.99

    "First published in Japan in 2014 by Kadokawa Corporation Enterbrain"--Title page verso.

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    - All children grow up except one...
    by Christina Henry
    £7.99

    From the New York Times bestselling author of Alice comes this dark retelling of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan. There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. Once I loved a boy called Peter Pan.

  • by H.G. Wells
    £6.99

    Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series of popular classics, this new edition includes pictures and an extensive section on Wells's life and works.

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    by V. E Schwab
    £8.99

    Londons fall and kingdoms rise while darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, and the fraught balance of magic blossoms into dangerous territory while heroes struggle.

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    - The Endlessly Quotable Terry Pratchett
    by Terry Pratchett
    £9.49

    'I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.'The most quotable writer of our time, Terry Pratchett's unique brand of wit made him both a bestseller and an enduring, endearing source of modern wisdom.

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    by Christina Henry
    £8.99

    Alice is a captivating novel penned by the brilliant Christina Henry. Published in 2016 by Titan Books Ltd, this book has captured the hearts of many. The genre of this book can be classified as dark fantasy, a style that Henry is known for. The story is a twisted reimagining of the classic 'Alice in Wonderland', taking readers on a journey they never expected. With Henry's unique storytelling and imaginative perspective, Alice is a book that leaves a lasting impression on its readers. The novel is filled with suspense and mystery, keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Published by Titan Books Ltd, this novel is a must-have for fans of dark fantasy and Christina Henry's work.

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    by Charlie Jane Anders
    £7.99

    WINNER OF BEST NOVEL IN 2016 NEBULA AWARDS, WINNER OF BEST FANTASY NOVEL IN 2017 LOCUS AWARDS, FINALIST FOR BEST NOVEL IN THE 2017 HUGO AWARDS, TIME MAGAZINE BEST 100 FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME

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    by Kieron Gillen
    £14.99

    Marvel's new Star Wars comic titles are the first officially in continuity Star Wars comics ever offered. All stories are 100% canon and essential reading for Star Wars fans wanting the entire story of their favorite franchise. Marvel's Star Wars comics are the best-selling titles in the entire comics industry and their popularity is only increasing.

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    by Vernor Vinge
    £11.99

    The Hugo and John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winning prequel to the magnificent A FIRE UPON THE DEEP.

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    by Arkady Strugatsky
    £8.99

    Another SF Masterwork from the giants of Soviet science fiction, Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

What is science fiction?

The science fiction genre dates back more than 100 years, and is still one of the most read genres by the reader. It’s not accidental the genre is in constant motion in parallel with the development of the world. Our science fiction short stories also help to make science more understandable to the reader, as the books contain much more than just a story. The genre originated in the late 1800s, when the Western world became seriously modern, and the genre has since developed a number of the motifs that have characterized the genre to be the one we see today. So what is Science Fiction then? Science fiction has genre features that are characterized by incorporating fantastic elements where the reader can use the imagination, as they become acquainted with a new perspective on our own world and how it works.



Science fiction books

In our science fiction books, you are greeted by worlds where the reader more easily can identify with the world of history, as this is closer to our real world, and which is consistent with our natural worldview. Science fiction books can be something very special, and below you can find inspiration for your next amazing science fiction book.



Good fantasy books

Fantasy and science fiction are most often linked as one genre, as these cover a number of common genre features, as both genres are in non-real worlds. However, these genres also have some characteristics that are mainly far apart. Our good fantasy books primarily describe worlds that are clearly at odds with the real world and with which we cannot identify. An example of this genre could be the magical stories in the adventurous Harry Potter series, as these stories and its elements quite obviously cannot take place in the real world. Find all the great fantasy books in the selection below.

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