Protector larry niven book

Sep 01, 1992 protector by larry niven, 9780345353122, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He was never seen againat least not by those alive at the time. Stay informed about books like protector and more from penguin random house. The pak first appeared in the adults, which appeared in galaxy in 1967. Protector known space larry niven free ebooks in the genres. In the first part he comes up with the story adult which describes an alien race known as the pak who are the ancestors of the human race. For those not versed, protectors are the next stage in the development of hominids people. Protector is essentially two separate, related novellas, published together. November 29, 2017 november 24, 2017 brenhinesbooks 2 comments. Protector known space series by larry niven, paperback. Free download or read online protector pdf epub known space series book.

Pak breeders and pak protectors are two developmental stages of fictional life in larry niven s known space universe. Protector is a 1973 science fiction novel by american writer larry niven, set in his known space universe. Niven introduces some fascinating concepts, at the core of which is an intriguing alien species, originating in the galactic core, with ancient ties to humanity making first contact after millions of years. Pdf protector book known space free download 218 pages. It depicts mans first contacts with extraterrestrials about two and four. But my new love is audiobooks in my earbugs while i work, so i purchased a copy from.

While perhaps requiring more suspension of disbelief than other scu fi books simply due to the idea that humans didnt. Larry niven s novel protector is good, solid, science fiction like they dont write anymore. I am reasonably comfortable with larry niven s known space universe, however i have just finished rereading protector for the umpteenth time and i am somewhat disturbed by the apparent incompatibility with other known space stories. Protector has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Protector brennans legende larry niven ebook bastei lubbe. Protector pdf book known space 1973 download or read online. They are superintelligent and powerful creatures that have a primal instinct to protect their direct offspring. Protector book by larry niven 8 available editions. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Protector del rey, 29302 by larry niven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Larry nivens novel protector is good, solid, science fiction like they dont. It depicts mans first contacts with extraterrestrials about two and four centuries hence. Protector by larry niven audio book simply audiobooks. Ringworld is the most famous novel from known space and the favorite of most fans. Pdf protector book known space 1973 read online or free. I go over the theme, broken world, protagonist and antagonist breakdowns alon. In 1956, he entered the california institute of technology, only to flunk out a year and a half later after discovering a bookstore jammed with used sciencefiction magazines. A classic novel of known space phssthpok the pak had been traveling for most of his thirtytwo thousand years. A space alien, a pak protector, comes into the solar system on a bussard ramjet drive from another star system. The first part is in 2150 ad, the second part is in 2340 ad, and the third part is in 2350 ad roughly. Jerry pournell je larry niven book lot vintage science fiction sci fi heorot abundantthings. Walls 1,000 miles high at each rim will let in the sun and prevent much air from escaping.

Protector larry niven vintage paperback ballantine books madisonpaperbacks. I have read more than a couple paperbacks to death over the years, and now have a kindle version which should last longer. In contrast, protector has always been my favorite niven book. Heorot series by larry niven, jerry pournelle, et al. Larry nivens novel protector is good, solid, science fiction like they dont write anymore. It was nominated for the hugo in 1974, and placed fourth in the annual locus poll for that year. The protector form is achieved when a breeder stage hominid consumes the virus present in treeoflife. Protector is perhaps my favorite book in larry niven s known space universe.

Its a mans first contact story and concerns the arrival in the solar system of the first alien. Protector is a tale of how human beings came about, a story made apparent by the arrival of an outsider in human space. Mar 08, 2020 download book protector known space by author larry niven in pdf epub. Protector known space series by larry niven nook book. Discover protector as its meant to be heard, narrated by tom weiner. Protector was larry niven s fourth fulllength novel in the known space universe, and the last known space work written before the series decline in the mid1970s. It seems like a paradise until native creatures savagely. Sep 12, 1987 larry nivens novel protector is good, solid, science fiction like they dont write anymore. In another twist, larry released the novel protector returning back to the known space theory.

The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are luke garner, jack brennan. Protector by larry niven signed first edition 1976. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read protector. Protector by larry niven signed first edition 1976 from. I am reasonably comfortable with larry niven s known space universe, however i have just finished rereading protector for the umpteenth time and i am somewhat disturbed by. Fantasy book covers book cover art fantasy books fantasy art book art larry niven classic sci fi books vintage book. Larry niven paperback books for sale in stock ebay. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by larry niven. Both halves of the book are permeated with the ingenuity that has been the driving energy of. This copy is the scarce 1st printing of ballantines paperback original first edition, which has great wraparound cover art by dean ellis. It presents a consistent world that we can easily understand. His previous collection, nspace was lauded by the houston post as outstanding. Phssthpok the pak had been traveling for most of his thirtytwo thousand years. Listen free to protector by larry niven with a free trial.

Protector book by larry niven 8 available editions half. Larry niven books in order publication order of known space books publication order of ringworld books publication order of moties books publication order. Pdf protector book known space 1973 read online or. Being part of nivens tales of known space this is a somewhat older book. Fantasy book covers book cover art fantasy books fantasy art book art larry niven classic sci fi. A protector is described as a fighting machine, with. Bestselling science fiction superstars larry niven and jerry pournelle combine their talents with those of steven barnes in an extraordinary adventure of humankinds first outpost in the farthest reaches of space. Original title isbn 9780345353122 published on 1973.

Larry niven s novel, ringworld, is the winner of the 1970 hugo award for best novel, the 1970 nebula award for best novel, and the 1972 ditmars, an australian award for best international science fiction. Larry niven s known space series is one of the most famous future histories in science fiction literature, one that spans billions of years. Larry niven is the new york times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as ringworld and destinys road. Larry niven explores earths first contact with protectors. Aliens, fiction, hard science fiction, novels, science fiction, science fiction fantasy, space, space opera, speculative fiction. Protector is yet one more in the superlative known space collection of books by larry niven that were written last century. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.