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[[File:ringworld.png|thumb|300px|The Ringworld. Sean Lam/Tor/Seven Seas]]
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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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<big>'''Welcome to {{SITENAME}}'''</big><br />The wiki with [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]] about the author [[Larry Niven]] and his work that [[Help:Editing|anyone can edit]].
 
   
 
The wiki hosts [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]] related to Niven's works and [[Help:Editing|anyone can edit]].
Most of the articles here are about [[Known Space]] but articles about other Niven universes are very welcome.
 
   
 
Most of the articles here are about [[Known Space]], but articles about other Niven universes are very welcome.
[[File:RingworldFirstViewSVJ.jpg|thumb|center|375x375px|The Liar's first view of the Ringworld]]
 
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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
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
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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Sep 2017
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]
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.
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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Latest revision as of 18:59, 31 October 2020

Welcome to Larry Niven Wiki
Ringworld

The Ringworld. Sean Lam/Tor/Seven Seas

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
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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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