Sci-fi books you must read (in no particular order)

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The Deceivers
1.  The Deceivers by Alfred Bester
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  "Probably one of the most underrated sci-fi authors"
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The Cyberiad
2.  The Cyberiad by Stanislaw Lem
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  "Another overlooked masterpiece"
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Voyager Classics - I, Robot
3.  Voyager Classics - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
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  "Don't be fooled by the movie - this book has influenced every robot book since"
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Use Of Weapons (The Culture)
4.  Use Of Weapons (The Culture) by Iain M. Banks
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  "A great book from a great author"
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
5.  The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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  "Inteligent, funny masterpiece (if you get the chance listen to the original radio shows)"
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Pattern Recognition
6.  Pattern Recognition by William Gibson
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  "Gibson's books are always worth the wait"
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Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?: The novel which became 'Blade Runner' (S.F. Masterworks)
7.  Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?: The novel which became 'Blade Runner' (S.F. Masterworks) by Philip K. Dick
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  "The basis for 'Blade Runner' - but very different"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Rendezvous with Rama
8.  Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
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  "One sci-fi author who has seen some of his prophesies come true"
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