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ⓘ About China Mieville
China Mieville is one of the well known British authors who likes to write novels based on the fantasy, new weird, Steampunk, and weird fiction genres. He is also popular as a comic writer, novelist, and academic. Author China was born on September 6, 1972, in Norwich, England, The United Kingdom, and is working as a professional writer since the year 1998. He often portrays his work as weird fiction, inspired from the early twentieth century horror and pulp writers like H.P. Lovecraft. Also, he considers himself to be a member of the loose group of authors called as New Weird. Apart from writing exciting fantasy novels, author China keeps himself busy with the left wing politics in The United Kingdom. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, China Mieville has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by China Mieville
Perdido Street Station
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of New Crobuzon Books with Perdido Street Station, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
The Scar
The Scar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of New Crobuzon Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Iron Council
Iron Council continues the Publication Order of New Crobuzon Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dial H, Vol. 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dial H Books with Dial H, Vol. 1, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Dial H, Vol. 2
Dial H, Vol. 2 continues the Publication Order of Dial H Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dial H, Vol. 3:Fin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dial H Books with Dial H, Vol. 3:Fin, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
King Rat
King Rat continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Un Lun Dun
Un Lun Dun is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The City & the City
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The City & the City, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Kraken
Kraken continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Embassytown
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Embassytown, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Railsea
Railsea continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
This Census-Taker
This Census-Taker continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Days of New Paris
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Last Days of New Paris, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
The Rouse
The Rouse continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Tain
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Tain, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Reports of Certain Events in London
Reports of Certain Events in London is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Details
Details is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
'Tis the Season / Um Conto de Natal
'Tis the Season / Um Conto de Natal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Looking for Jake
Looking for Jake continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Three Moments of an Explosion
Three Moments of an Explosion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The Worst Breakfast
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with The Worst Breakfast, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Between Equal Rights
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Between Equal Rights, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Red Planets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Red Planets, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
London's Overthrow
London's Overthrow continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
October
October continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto
A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
China Miéville: Critical Essays
China Miéville: Critical Essays is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Contemporary Writers: Critical Essays Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Year's Best Fantasy 2
Year's Best Fantasy 2 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 3
Year's Best Fantasy 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 4, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Year's Best Fantasy 5
Year's Best Fantasy 5 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 6
Year's Best Fantasy 6 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy 7
Year's Best Fantasy 7 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 8
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 8, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Year's Best Fantasy 9
Year's Best Fantasy 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Brit-pulp!
Brit-pulp! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Cities
Cities continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases
The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 14
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 14 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Children of Cthulhu
The Children of Cthulhu continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Breaking Windows
Breaking Windows continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Horror 17
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror 17, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The New Weird
The New Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Creatures: Thirty Years of Monsters
Creatures: Thirty Years of Monsters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The Recent Weird
The Recent Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The Library Book
The Library Book continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with China Mieville's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013
Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
The Bestiary
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Bestiary, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
2001: An Odyssey in Words
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 2001: An Odyssey in Words, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
The Outcast Hours
The Outcast Hours is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of China Mieville have come to expect.
Out of the Ruins: The Apocalyptic Anthology
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Out of the Ruins: The Apocalyptic Anthology, another outstanding contribution from China Mieville.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is China Mieville?
China Mieville is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 57 books. Popular series include Publication Order of New Crobuzon Books, Publication Order of Dial H Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best China Mieville series to start with?
For readers new to China Mieville's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 20 books. Begin with Brit-pulp! to start from the very beginning.
How many books has China Mieville written?
China Mieville has written over 57 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read China Mieville books in order?
Yes, reading China Mieville's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does China Mieville write in?
China Mieville writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 57 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are China Mieville's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of China Mieville's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is China Mieville's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, China Mieville's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Brit-pulp!, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.