The Apex Book of World SF books in order

The Apex Book of World SF series, edited by Lavie Tidhar, collects science fiction and fantasy from authors around the world writing outside the Anglo-American mainstream.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Apex Book of World SF 2009 Lavie Tidhar Buy
2 The Apex Book of World SF 2 2012 Lavie Tidhar Buy

The Apex Book of World SF, edited by Lavie Tidhar, collects science fiction and fantasy by authors from around the globe. The first volume appeared in 2009 and was followed by a second collection in 2012. Both anthologies brought together writers whose work had rarely been available in English.

The series was an early and influential effort to internationalize the science fiction and fantasy field, making room for voices from outside the traditional Anglo-American publishing centers. Tidhar edited additional volumes in the series under slightly different titles, continuing the project of building a more global genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Apex Book of World SF series?

There are two books in the The Apex Book of World SF series, published between 2009 and 2012.

What is the first book in the The Apex Book of World SF series?

The first book in the The Apex Book of World SF series is The Apex Book of World SF, published in 2009.

Why was The Apex Book of World SF important?

When the first volume appeared in 2009, very little science fiction from outside the English-speaking world was readily available to Anglophone readers. Tidhar’s anthologies helped introduce authors from Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe to a new audience, broadening the conversation about what science fiction could be.

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