Favourite Sci-Fi (In no particular order)

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The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks)
1.  The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks) by Alfred Bester
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  "Probably the greatest sci-fi novel ever written, Gully Foyle is the inspiration for countless anti-heroes, and this story is the earliest example of cyber punk I have come across. Please read this."
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A Scanner Darkly (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
2.  A Scanner Darkly (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Philip K. Dick
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  "Dick is probably my favourite author and certainly one of the most productive in sci-f. This book was inspired by Dick's experimentation with drugs and the consequences of this on him and his friends."
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The Rediscovery of Man (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
3.  The Rediscovery of Man (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Cordwainer Smith
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  "Fantastic collection of short stories in time-line order detailing one of the most colourful and interesting sci-fi universes ever imagined"
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I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks)
4.  I Am Legend (S.F. Masterworks) by Richard Matheson
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  "The greatest vampire novel I have read, the isolation of the main character and the futility of his actions that it conveys is amazing. The ending is truly satisfying."
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Brave New World (Flamingo Modern Classics)
5.  Brave New World (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Aldous Huxley
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  "Classic distopian novel, and one of the first sci-fi books I read."
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Ubik (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
6.  Ubik (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Philip K. Dick
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  "Another classic by Dick, with a great twist at the end. I think I need to re-read this one as it all gets a bit confusing, in a good way though."
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Nova (S.F. Masterworks)
7.  Nova (S.F. Masterworks) by Samuel R. Delany
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  "Close call between this and Babel-17, but this is probably Delany's best work. Nobody creates characters as deep and colourful as this."
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Neuromancer
8.  Neuromancer by William Gibson
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  "Talking of cyber punk, we can't leave out Gibson. A great book, and a visionary author. I must get round to reading more of his work."
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Dune
9.  Dune by Frank Herbert
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  "This entry is not just for Dune, but the whole (original 6) series. Brilliantly absorbing, not many authors can create a universe as detailed and intricate as Herbert's."
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The Time Machine & The War of the Worlds (Millennium SF Masterworks S No24
10.  The Time Machine & The War of the Worlds (Millennium SF Masterworks S No24 by H.G. Wells
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  "The original sci-fi author, and this is great value as you get 2 books for the price of 1. The War of the Worlds is my favourite, The Island of Dr Moreau is also a great book."
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Foundation (The Foundation Series)
11.  Foundation (The Foundation Series) by Isaac Asimov
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  "The first of Asimovs greatest series, I have yet to read the rest but they are high on my list of 'to read' books."
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The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
12.  The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Joe Haldeman
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  "Brilliant story, absorbing characters, amazing weaponry and frightening visions of a future earth. You must read this book."
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Now Wait For Last Year (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
13.  Now Wait For Last Year (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Philip K. Dick
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  "And one more from my favourite author. Again drugs feature strongly in this story as do the traditional Dick story twists, one of his best novels."
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Only Forward
14.  Only Forward by Michael Marshall Smith
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  "A fantastic author who has produced three great novels already, with another on the way. Spares and One of Us are also great, but this, as his first novel has the greatest impact. Another must read."
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Flowers For Algernon (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
15.  Flowers For Algernon (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Daniel Keyes
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  "A very sad but all too true description of human emotions and responses. Very well written and deeply moving."
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Man Plus (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
16.  Man Plus (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Frederik Pohl
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  "Fredrick Pohl is a great author, this novel and Gateway are both brilliant. The transformation of a man into a martian that this book describes is a fantastic idea."
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