TV series · 1979 · NBC
Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on the book Armageddon—2419 A. D. by Philip Francis Nowlan (1928).
Armageddon—2419 A. D. is book 1 of the Buck Rogers series.
The TV series premiered in 1979 on NBC.
The book behind Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Armageddon—2419 A. D.
by Philip Francis Nowlan · first published 1928 · science fiction
1928 novella by Philip Francis Nowlan.
Buck Rogers: books by publication date
- Armageddon—2419 A. D. (1928)
- The Airlords of Han (1929)
- Warrior's Blood (1981)
Common questions
Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century based on a book?
Yes. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on the book Armageddon—2419 A. D. by Philip Francis Nowlan (1928).
Who wrote the book Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on?
Armageddon—2419 A. D. was written by Philip Francis Nowlan and first published in 1928.
Is Armageddon—2419 A. D. part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Buck Rogers series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Armageddon—2419 A. D. before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.