Our Books
At Outpost Books, we're proud to showcase diverse voices in science fiction. We publish emerging authors and revive overlooked classics, bridging the past and future of this essential genre, with a high emphasis on LGBTQ themes and inclusivity.
Featured Authors and Outpost Legacy
Discover new worlds and timeless tales with our featured authors and the Outpost Legacy collection. We cater to YA, LGBTQ, and general sci-fi readers seeking fresh perspectives and classic adventures.
Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander
By Christian Hurst. A coming-of-age space opera about a young woman who has lost her memory and finds a family among the stars. A blend of character-driven adventure and YA identity exploration. Themes of self-discovery, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit are interwoven into an epic, intergalactic narrative that will leave readers enthralled. Available now where books are sold.
The Last Cherry Orchard
A queer love story set in the aftermath of the world’s collapse, The Last Cherry Orchard follows Riku, Rafa, and their close friend Kai as they undertake a journey to carry the last remaining cherry trees across the ruins of a dying America. Amid the ashes of what once was, they discover unexpected tenderness, unyielding resilience, and the strength to summon the courage to begin again.
Andromeda
A collection of visionary art and poetry by Tobin Shaw, Andromeda journeys through the cosmos as both frontier and metaphor. Shaw weaves fragments of hope, resilience, and longing into luminous works that confront humanity’s galactic potential in an unfair world. These pieces explore the fragile link between science and emotion, asking how technology reshapes identity while celebrating the beauty of the unknown. Available now in select bookstores.
The Outpost Legacy Collection
The Future Eve
First published in 1886, Auguste Villiers de l’Isle-Adam’s L’Ève future is widely regarded as the first true android novel—a visionary exploration of identity, perfection, and the ethical boundaries of invention. Introducing the concept of the artificial woman, it asks what becomes of humanity when emotion and machinery intertwine. This new Outpost Legacy translation revives Villiers’ haunting prose and philosophical depth for modern readers, restoring a seminal work that continues to shape conversations about technology, desire, and the nature of creation.
The Machine Stops
E.M. Forster's 1909 novella, *"The Machine Stops,"* offers a chilling dystopian vision of an underground society controlled by technology. Forster explores humanity’s dependence on machines and the resulting alienation from nature. Beyond critiquing technology, the story highlights the fragility of human connections within artificial systems, serving as a timeless cautionary tale. This annotated edition sheds light on Forster’s mindset, the influences behind his work, and the lasting impact of this groundbreaking novella.
Rossum's Universal Robots
Karel Čapek, 1921: The play that introduced the word robot and transformed science fiction. Rossum’s Universal Robots envisions a world of manufactured life—workers built to serve, until they start thinking for themselves. Čapek’s drama delves into creation, conscience, and rebellion, questioning what happens when humanity creates in its image but without a soul. The Outpost Legacy Reader’s Edition revives this prophetic classic with modern design, bringing its power to a new age.
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