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The Uplift Universe is a fictional universe created by American science fiction writer David Brin. A central feature in this universe is the process of biological uplift. His books which take place in this universe are: Sundiver (1980) Startide Rising (1983) The Uplift War (1987) The Uplift Storm trilogy (sometimes called the Uplift Trilogy):
The novel begins with the main character, Jacob Demwa, working at the center for uplift on Earth. He is recovering from a tragedy at the Vanilla Space Needle where he saved the space elevator from destruction but lost his love in the process. An alien friend of Demwa's, Fagin (a Kanten), contacts Demwa and offers him a job.
Startide Rising is a 1983 science fiction novel by American writer David Brin, the second book of six set in his Uplift Universe (preceded by Sundiver and followed by The Uplift War). It earned both Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel in 1984. It was revised by the author in 1993 to correct errors and omissions from the original edition.
The Uplift Storm trilogy, also called The Uplift Trilogy is a series of novels set in David Brin's Uplift Universe. [1] The entire trilogy is one long tale, with no gaps in the timeline between volumes. The three novels are: Brightness Reef (1995) Infinity's Shore (1996) Heaven's Reach (1998)
The 1963 science fiction novel by French author Pierre Boulle was adapted into the 1968 film Planet of the Apes, launching the Planet of the Apes media franchise. [6] The series also explores the opposite of uplift, the reduction of the human species to a regressed, atavistic, savage-like animal state. 1980–1998 Uplift Universe: David Brin ...
J-Novel Club is a publishing company specializing in the translation of Japanese light novels into English. It streams light novels and manga in regular installments before publishing finalized e-books. As of August 2021, J-Novel Club has licensed over 150 light novel and manga series and have published more than 800 e-books. [1]
The graphic novel The Life Eaters is based on the story. [4] The work features an alternate history scenario where the Nazis are winning the World War II, following successful use of the occult and enlisting the aid of the Norse pantheon. The protagonists, an American special forces team, are tasked with a risky operation aiming to turn the ...
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; ... His novel The Everest Hotel: A Calendar was shortlisted for the 1998 Booker Prize. [1] Biography