Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon

Nov 2011 · Sold by Gateway

About this ebook

One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.

Even Stapledon's other great work, LAST AND FIRST MEN, pales in ambition next to STAR MAKER, which presents nothing less than an entire imagined history of life in the universe, encompassing billions of years.

Ratings and reviews

The writing style is a bit old but it seems to be exacly what is needed to convey the grand theme this story tries to convey. The pacing is a bit slow and descriptive but this turns into a strength as the story progresses to more unexpected notes. Needless to say, I am glad I didnt skip this. Probably will check out other SF masterworks as well.

A beautiful vision of creation and the meaning of existence

only for those who truly seek to have their mind blown.

About the author

Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was born near Liverpool and educated at Balliol College, Oxford and Liverpool University. After spending eighteen months working in a shipping office in Liverpool and Port Said, he lectured extramurally for Liverpool University in English Literature and industrial history. He served in France from 1915 until 1919 with the Friends' Ambulance Unit and then lectured again for Liverpool University in psychology and philosophy. His novels include First and Last Men, Last Men in London, Star Maker and Odd John.