Orbit Books is a small press. We publish science fiction for careful readers. Slow books for patient people. Four titles; no noise.
Orbit Books
Science fiction for the patient reader
Four titles from a small press, each one taking its time.
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Paper
Uncoated stock. Holds its shape. Easy on the eye over long reading sessions.
Binding
Sewn and glued. Spines that open flat and stay that way through repeated use.
Shipping
Tracked as standard. Sent in card mailers. Arrives in the same condition it left.
Essays
The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
Thirty-six essays on astronomy, scale, and the persistent experience of looking up at something that is not looking back. Dry and precise. A good book for people who prefer their comfort cold.
€19.50
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Questions
Do you ship internationally?
We ship to most destinations that receive post. Orders are sent tracked as standard. Delivery times vary by destination.
What formats are available?
Paperback for most titles. A Fine and Private is also stocked in hardback. There are no digital editions. We remain unconvinced by them.
Can I return a book?
If your copy arrived damaged, contact us and we will arrange a replacement. We do not accept change-of-mind returns; we trust you knew what you were ordering.
Who is Orbit Books?
A small press. We publish quiet science fiction and send it out into the world. That is the whole of it.