Author of #fantasy series THE TREE OF LIFE, Dark Ages fantasy THIS SACRED ISLE and SF novel THE WASTE. Books, art, folklore, mythology, history & Ipswich Town.
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From an alternate Earth ruled by aliens, to the mythical Britain of the Dark Ages, and an epic fantasy world of magic and monsters, discover your next fantasy or science fiction read...
All books available in paperback and eBook
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ALT Front covers of the fantasy and science fiction novels by Steven Smith
Discover The Map of the Known World — an epic fantasy journey through lands of mystery, danger and magic.
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Newt Pond, Eric Ravilious, 1932. Depicting a scene at Great Bardfield in #Essex. After being sold to a private collection at @ChristiesInc some years ago, the artwork is now on loan to @TownerGallery.
Tolkien Illustrations: Middle Earth in Art | DailyArt Magazine
J.R.R. Tolkien’s written works have influenced many around the globe. However, perhaps less known than his books are his illustrations that he began as a young child.
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ALT J. R. R. Tolkien, Dust jacket design for The Hobbit, 1937, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, NY, USA.
Susanna Clarke: in defence of fantasy fiction
The Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell author argues that the literature of magicians and giants is what connects us to the natural world – and we dismiss it at our peril
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From The Guardian: The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle; As You Wake, Break the Shell by Becky Chambers; The Eye of Goliath by Diego Muzzio; Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm
theguardian.com/books/2026/o…
Enter a story where ancient powers awaken and the fate of the world hangs in the balance...
Discover The Tree of Life epic fantasy series—and begin an unforgettable journey into magic, mystery and adventure.
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ALT The front covers of the books in the Tree of Life epic fantasy series by Steven Smith
The conquest of Earth was swift and brutal.
Now the alien rulers promise peace and plenty.
But in the vast open prison known as 'The Waste', they hide a terrible secret...
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ALT The front cover of dystopian science fiction novel The Waste by Steven Smith, with images of standing stones and an alien face in the clouds
Across a land soaked in blood, a forgotten darkness is rising...
'This Sacred Isle' is perfect for readers who love epic stories, dark mysteries and a touch of magic
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ALT The front cover of the This Sacred Isle, with a drawing behind of ancient warriors
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Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius). A gorgeous vision of a medieval world suspended somewhere between fantasy and science fiction.
From Empireonline:
Alfonso Cuarón On Why Children Of Men Holds Up 20 Years Later: ‘It Feels More Present’
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From BBC Culture: 'Good often does evil': JRR Tolkien on 'the most tragic moment' in The Lord of the Rings
bbc.com/culture/article/2026… via @BBC_Culture
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Half a century since its debut I, Claudius remains a masterpiece, writes John MacLeod.
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From an alternate Earth ruled by aliens, to the mythical Britain of the Dark Ages, and an epic fantasy world of magic and monsters, discover your next fantasy or science fiction read...
All books available in paperback and eBook
stevensmithauthor.com/books.…
#sciencefiction #fantasy
ALT Front covers of the fantasy and science fiction novels by Steven Smith
⬅️⬅️⬅️Blog post rewind
The Tripods by John Christopher
From my blog archives: The Tripods - freedom and disobedience
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#TheTripods #sciencefiction
ALT Image of a tripod from the BBC version of The Tripods by John Christopher
The conquest of Earth was swift and brutal.
Now the alien rulers promise peace and plenty.
But in the vast open prison known as 'The Waste', they hide a terrible secret...
🔖mybook.to/7E7f7
#ScienceFiction #Dystopian #AlternativeHistory #Metaphysical #SciFi #Kindle
ALT The front cover of dystopian science fiction novel The Waste by Steven Smith, with images of standing stones and an alien face in the clouds
Across a land soaked in blood, a forgotten darkness is rising...
'This Sacred Isle' is perfect for readers who love epic stories, dark mysteries and a touch of magic
🔖mybook.to/Avr2
#HistoricalFantasy #BookTwitter #FantasyBooks #KindleReader #FantasyReaders #Kindle
ALT The front cover of the This Sacred Isle, with a drawing behind of ancient warriors
Enter a story where ancient powers awaken, destinies collide and the fate of the world hangs in the balance...
Discover The Tree of Life epic fantasy series—and begin an unforgettable journey into magic, mystery and adventure.
🔖mybook.to/yl5W
#EpicFantasy #Fantasy
ALT The front covers of the books in the Tree of Life epic fantasy series by Steven Smith
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Massif by Garth Nix; Revolution in the Heart: Stories Inspired By Ursula K Le Guin edited by Jonathan Strahan; An Immaculate Deception by Isabela Livino; Serenity Falls by CJ Tudor
theguardian.com/books/2026/s…
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ALT Front cover of The Map of the Known World by Steven Smith