S.F. Masterworks is a series of science fiction novel reprints published by UK-based company Orion Publishing Group, a subsidiary of Hachette UK. The series is intended for the UK and Australian markets, but many editions are distributed to the United States and Canada by Hachette Book Group. As of December 2025, 199 unique titles and approximately 308 volumes, including hardcover, revised, or reprinted editions, have been published.
Numbered series
Softcover editions (1999–2007) Not all printings include a number stamp. Some printings do not include markings or cover designs to indicate they are volumes of any series. In 2010, several volumes were reprinted with cover designs and colored spines matching the relaunch series. The ISBNs for those volumes were not changed. Hardcover editions (2001) Not all printings include a number stamp. Some printings do not include markings or cover designs to indicate they are volumes of any series. == Relaunch series ==
Relaunch series
Softcover editions (2010–present) The relaunched series features yellow–white spines, the S.F. Masterworks marquee printed vertically atop tinted artwork, and newly typeset and corrected text. As with the numbered volumes, many printings, with identical ISBNs, do not include markings or cover designs to indicate they are volumes of any series. Hardcover editions (2010–2019) Hardcover editions distributed to the U.K. market, initially. Many printings distributed outside the U.K. market do not include markings or cover designs to indicate they are volumes of any series. Unpublished softcover editions The following editions were announced, but appear to have been withdrawn: == Related series ==
Related series
Other series originally marketed as S.F. Masterworks by Gollancz and its publishing partners. Many printings do not include markings or cover designs to indicate they are volumes of any series. Rounded-corner editions (2006) A special edition collection with matte, non-glossy covers, rounded corners and minimalist cover art by Marc Adams. Gollancz 50th Anniversary (2011) To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gollancz imprint, Orion published a ten-volume series of fan-chosen volumes. Each volume featured a yellow–red typeset cover designs similar to designs used by Gollancz from 1929 until the mid-1980s. Golden Age Masterworks (2019–present) Initially marketed as part the S.F. Masterworks series until adopting the Gold Age Masterworks series name. Yellow cover designs for the series were inspired by cover designs used by Gollancz from 1929 until the mid-1980s. Best of the Masterworks (2022–23) Softcover volumes Hardcover volumes == See also ==