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+ | Author [[Larry Niven]] created many science fiction and fantasy masterpieces, perhaps best known for his [[Ringworld (novel)|''Ringworld'' novels]], part of the [[Known Space Overview|''Known Space'' series]] |
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+ | A [[Ringworld (TV series)|'''''Ringworld'' television series''']] is currently in development from Amazon Studios. |
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− | '''Pierson's Puppeteers''', often known just as '''Puppeteers''', and known to themselves as '''Citizens''' are highly intelligent non-humanoid tripedal herbivores, first encountered by [[Olaf Pierson]].<sup>[1]</sup> |
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+ | Ringworld1.png|link=Ringworld (novel)|<big><big>''[[Ringworld (novel)|Ringworld]]''</big></big><br />1970 |
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− | A technologically advanced race descended from twin-necked herd herbivores, and noted for their apparent cowardice. Their commercial empire directly and indirectly controls events throughout Known Space and beyond, and Puppeteer plots are behind many of the larger events in Known Space. [[Pierson's Puppeteer|more]].. |
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+ | TheRingworldEngineers.jpg|link=The Ringworld Engineers (novel)|<big><big>''[[The Ringworld Engineers (novel)|The Ringworld Engineers]]''</big></big><br />1979 |
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+ | RingworldThrone(Niven).jpg|link=The Ringworld Throne (novel)|<big><big>''[[The Ringworld Throne (novel)|The Ringworld Throne]]''</big></big><br />1996 |
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+ | RingworldsChildren.jpg|link=Ringworld's Children (novel)|<big><big>''[[Ringworld's Children (novel)|Ringworld's Children]]''</big></big><br />2004 |
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− | I'm happily bashing away at making the fiction bibliography as complete as it can be. |
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+ | FleetOfWorlds.jpg|link=Fleet of Worlds (novel)|<big>''[[Fleet of Worlds (novel)|Fleet of Worlds]]''</big><br />2007 |
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+ | Wiki.png|link=Juggler of Worlds|<big>''[[Juggler of Worlds]]''</big><br />2008 |
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+ | Wiki.png|link=Destroyer of Worlds|<big>''[[Destroyer of Worlds]]''</big><br />2009 |
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+ | BetrayerOfWorlds.jpg|link=Betrayer of Worlds|<big>''[[Betrayer of Worlds]]''</big><br />2010 |
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− | Please feel free to have a look around, read stuff, correct mistakes, add things - there's lots to read and lots to do so you're welcome to just browse or join in as you'd prefer. |
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+ | Amazon are developing Ringworld, though it's not clear whether this would be for a movie, and special, mini series or series. What details there are, are [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/09/snow-crash-lazarus-and-ringworld-shows-are-coming-to-amazon-prime/ here] |
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− | At the I'm working on adding details, photos etc. to the Known Space articles so that the Wikia looks better day by day. Longer term I'm working on the [[Ringworld's Children (novel)]] page and the current plan is to have a stub page with at least a quick synopsis and a cover pic for every novel and anthology and then to go on from there. |
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+ | Ok, here's hoping it will do well, as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringworld#On_screen other attempts] have failed to fly. |
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− | Having said that, you and your contributions are welcome; you can fit in with the plan above or document the Larry Niven stuff you're reading at the moment, both are fine. |
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+ | Reggie |
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− | Mike |
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 31 October 2020
Welcome to Larry Niven Wiki
Author Larry Niven created many science fiction and fantasy masterpieces, perhaps best known for his Ringworld novels, part of the Known Space series
The wiki hosts 441 articles related to Niven's works and anyone can edit.
Most of the articles here are about Known Space, but articles about other Niven universes are very welcome.
A Ringworld television series is currently in development from Amazon Studios.
Ringworld and Known Space series
What's new on Larry Niven Wiki
Sep 2017
Amazon are developing Ringworld, though it's not clear whether this would be for a movie, and special, mini series or series. What details there are, are here
Ok, here's hoping it will do well, as other attempts have failed to fly.
Reggie
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