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Man-Kzin Wars 25th Anniversary Edition Paperback – June 4, 2013

by Larry Niven (Creator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 572 ratings
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25th anniversary edition of the original volume that started it all. Includes an all-new introduction by Larry Niven and art by Stephen Hickman for this re-issue of the first volume in a series that now numbers fourteen volumes. A special commemoration of this long-running themed science fiction anthology edited by multiple #1 best seller, Larry Niven.

A special commemoration of this long-running themed science fiction anthology edited by multiple #1 best seller, Larry Niven. Here is the 25th anniversary edition of the original volume that started it all. Includes an all-new introduction by Larry Niven for this re-issue of the first volume in a series that now numbers fourteen volumes and is still going strong.


Larry Niven’s bestselling Man-Kzin series begins! The kzin, formerly invincible conquerors of all they encountered, had a hard time dealing with their ignominious defeat by the leaf-eating humans. Some secretly hatched schemes for a rematch, others concentrated on gathering power within the kzin hierarchy, and some shamefully cooperated with the contemptible humans, though often for hidden motives. In war and in uneasy peace, here is the first masterful volume in the Man-Kzin Wars shared universe anthology created by multiple New York Times best-seller, incomparable tale-spinner, and Nebula- and five-time Hugo-Award-winner, Larry Niven.

About the Man-Kzin Wars 25th Anniversary Edition:
 “You can’t have any more fun in a book than this. Niven’s Known Space universe is so fertile that it’s bred this wonderful series. . . . the stories are in the best Campbellian tradition of get-it-done and use-your-head science fiction. . . If you haven’t read the Man-Kzin entries, this is the place to start because this is the place it started.”—Amazing Stories

About the Man-Kzin War Series:
“[The Man-Kzin Wars series is] excellent . . .gripping . . .and expands well on Larry Niven’s universe. . . .” –Locus

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“Niven’s masterly use of SF strategies hits every note. . . “–Los Angeles Time
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  1. Book 1 of 12
    Man-Kzin Wars Series
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    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Baen
  5. Publication date
    June 4, 2013
  6. Dimensions
    6.13 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1451639007
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1451639001
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Larry Niven is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, both alone (The Integral Trees, The Ringworld Throne)and in collaboration with Jerry Pournelle (The Mote in God’s Eye, Lucifer’s Hammer, Footfall). His Known Space series, from which the highly successful Man-Kzin Wars books derive, is a landmark of modern science fiction, rating favorable comparison to Heinlein’s Future History series and Asimov’s Foundation series. Winner of a Nebula award and five Hugo awards, SF legend Niven remains among the foremost writers of the new century.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baen; 25th Anniversary ed. edition (June 4, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451639007
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451639001
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches
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LARRY NIVEN is the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of the Ringworld series, along with many other science fiction masterpieces. He lives in Chatsworth, California. JERRY POURNELLE is an essayist, journalist, and science fiction author. He has advanced degrees in psychology, statistics, engineering, and political science. Together Niven and Pournelle are the authors of many New York Times bestsellers including Inferno, The Mote in God's Eye, Footfall, and Lucifer's Hammer.

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Warmar
5.0 out of 5 stars It' s a fun read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019
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Larry Niven's "Known Space" universe is a fertile environment for developing interesting stories, and the stories herein are nothing if not interesting. They are fascinating, in fact.
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EmKayKnoxville
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013
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This is the first of the Man-Kzin Wars book. Once you get this under your belt, you can jump around a bit. Good take on other world sentient beings and, of course, Kzin are awesome. Read this one for sure. It's a lot of fun.
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Wally
5.0 out of 5 stars Getting reaquainted with an old friend...
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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I read this years ago, and, truth be told it's still n a box in my attic. It was fun though to go back and cruise the book on my kindle again. I've read all of the Man-kzin series and it was interesting to note small, minor things that evolved in the storytelling through the years. This was the first book. It's worth the read just for that reason.
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Stan Blackcinder
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013
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Engaging read, great author, interesting premise. Definitely worth a read. I'm looking forward to more from this author. I like the character developement and the way the uthor thinks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Part of Known Space
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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I ordered this to replace a lost copy of the series. It was in good shape when I received it.
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Fat Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars The adventure starts here (don't let the cat out of the bag).
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
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My first Larry Niven experience was "Ringworld" the 1970's and it made a lasting impression. Since then I have read several other Niven adventures including some of the Man-Kzin Wars series. Now, I have decided to binge read/reread the entire series of 14-15 Man-Kzin Wars plus 5 Ringworld plus 3-5 stand alone stories. So far I have completed the first two Ringworld books and Man-Kzin Wars 1-7. Today I started Man-Kzin Wars 8...
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Liamat
4.0 out of 5 stars Digged it! I wish all of the books were on amazon.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
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This was a great book. I am a big fan of Larry Niven (although he did not write any of it) so thats why I picked it up. I felt like the second story was a little slow but cathouse was awesome.
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Biker Dude
5.0 out of 5 stars (Don't pet the rat-cats!)
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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If you're crazy for the rat-cats, you'll enjoy this. Larry Niven found a big gap to fill in his Known Universe, as humans encountered Niven's version of the Klingons and got sucked into a war with them. These are stories about human and Kzin interactions... but they don't take prisoners... they EAT them!
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Boris
3.0 out of 5 stars Sorry
Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2018
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I'm sorry but I just couldn't continue reading the series. I'm a huge sci fi fan but the first book didn't convince me to continue.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great but pricey for length
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017
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Always loved this guys books. The ringworld stuff is worth a read. I thought these cat man books were worth a try and they are a delight...definitely not long enough for the price. Perhaps 2_3 hours of reading. Hope Larry is still alive and kicking
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Rainer W.
1.0 out of 5 stars mostly not by Niven
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2021
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There's only a short story (16 pages) by Niven (liked it), and two stories by other authors (both long and not to my liking). Quite the disappointment. Won't buy anything more from the series.
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Tom
3.0 out of 5 stars which is excellent. The other stores are written by other authors ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2015
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There's one Larry Niven story in the book, which is excellent. The other stores are written by other authors and while they're not dreadful they're not up to Larry's standards. Bit disappointed to be honest.
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Padraic Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2020
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This Larry Niven' Ringworld novel is a very good read and is worth keeping.
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