Alan Dean Foster

Alan Dean Foster is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, known for his many novelizations of film scripts and for original works. His most notable works include the Humanx Commonwealth Universe and Spellsinger series. He is also famous for writing the original Star Wars novelization under the name George Lucas.

Books

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  1. 1. Midworld

    Cover of 'Midworld' by Alan Dean Foster

    This science fiction novel is set on a lush, exotic planet covered by a dense rainforest, where the native inhabitants live in harmony with their environment. The story follows a young native named Born as he navigates the complexities of his world, Midworld, which is rich in flora and fauna, some of which are sentient. When off-world humans crash land on the planet, Born finds himself in the middle of a conflict that challenges his understanding of his world and its place in the universe. The novel explores themes of environmentalism, colonialism, and the clash between technologically advanced and primitive societies, all while presenting a vividly imagined alien ecosystem.

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