Michael Swanwick

Start here: Stations of the Tide (1991)

The story of a nameless bureaucrat who is sent by the Office of Technology Transfer, charged with restricting the flow of dangerous technologies, to the planet Miranda to search for a fugitive in possession of forbidden technological knowledge.

Common questions about Michael Swanwick

Who is Michael Swanwick?

Michael Swanwick has received the Nebula, Theodore Sturgeon, World Fantasy and Hugo Awards, and has the pleasant distinction of having been nominated for and lost more of these same awards than any other writer. His novels include Stations of the Tide, Bones of the Earth, two Darger and Surplus novels, and The Iron Dragon's Mother.

What is Michael Swanwick best known for?

Michael Swanwick is best known for Stations of the Tide, published in 1991 with 11 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Michael Swanwick's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Michael Swanwick written?

SansFiction lists 4 books by Michael Swanwick, published between 1991 and 2026. The most popular are Stations of the Tide, Bones of the Earth, Jack Faust and The Universe Box.

Which Michael Swanwick book should I read first?

Stations of the Tide is the usual place to start: it is Michael Swanwick's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Michael Swanwick write?

Michael Swanwick's books on SansFiction are tagged Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian and Fiction.