Author
Robert Rankin
Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949) is a prolific British humorous novelist. Robert Rankin's books are a mix of science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction, steampunk and outrageous characters, he is the Father of Far Fetched Fiction and has been described as the dr…
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Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949) is a prolific British humorous novelist.
Robert Rankin's books are a mix of science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction, steampunk and outrageous characters, he is the Father of Far Fetched Fiction and has been described as the drinking man's H. G. Wells.
AUTHOR CAREER
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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING
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THE AUTHOR’S WORLDS
Book series
The Final Brentford Trilogy3 books in this catalog2017–2023✓ Completed series 
Japanese Devil Fish Girl5 books in this catalog2010–2013 
Eddie Bear2 books in this catalog2002–2006 
The Trilogy that Dare Not Speak Its Name Trilogy3 books in this catalog1997–2000 
Pooley and Omally2 books in this catalog1996–2001 
Cornelius Murphy4 books in this catalog1993–1995 
Armageddon Trilogy3 books in this catalog1990–1992 
Brentford9 books in this catalog1981–2009