TV series · 2018 · Netflix
Is Altered Carbon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Altered Carbon is based on the book Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan (2002).
Altered Carbon is book 1 of the Takeshi Kovacs series.
The TV series premiered in 2018 on Netflix.
The book behind Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon
by Richard K. Morgan · first published 2002 · 640 pages · postcyberpunk, noir fiction, dystopian fiction
2002 novel by Richard K. Morgan.
Takeshi Kovacs: books in order
- Altered Carbon (2002)
- Broken Angels (2003)
- Woken Furies (2005)
Common questions
Is Altered Carbon based on a book?
Yes. Altered Carbon is based on the book Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan (2002).
Who wrote the book Altered Carbon is based on?
Altered Carbon was written by Richard K. Morgan and first published in 2002.
Is Altered Carbon part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Takeshi Kovacs series.
How long is the book?
Altered Carbon is about 640 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Altered Carbon, book 1 of Altered Carbon. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.