Timeline
Timeline is a science fiction novel by Michael Crichton, first published by Alfred A. Knopf in the United States in November 1999. A group of history students travels to fourteenth century France to rescue their professor, drawing on quantum and multiverse theory.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Century, 1999
- First published
- Alfred A. Knopf, 1999
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- 1st Century1999 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- Knopf1999 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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On screen
- Timeline Film, 2003
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Who published the first edition of Timeline?
The first edition of Timeline by Michael Crichton was published in London, United Kingdom by Century in 1999.
How many editions of Timeline are there?
We track 2 editions of Timeline, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Timeline been adapted for film or television?
Yes, including Timeline (film, 2003).
How can I tell if my copy of Timeline is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.
Where these facts come from
- Timeline (novel), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Timeline, Wikidata (wikidata.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 18 October 2026.