Author Guide | BookFairy
📖 About G. P. Ermin
G. P. Ermin is a Romanian science fiction author whose work combines speculative ideas, artificial intelligence, philosophy, religion, satire and social commentary.
His fiction frequently explores humanity’s relationship with technology, the nature of consciousness and the consequences of decisions that appear rational but lead to profoundly disturbing outcomes.
Before establishing himself in Romanian speculative fiction, Ermin worked in several fields, including education, translation and law. His intellectual interests extend across history, philosophy and literature, influences reflected in the themes of his books.
His earlier published work includes Dosar penal nr. 666/AS/2066 (Drac vs. Dumnezeu), released by Neverland in 2017.
He subsequently published the satirical science fiction novella Făt-Frumos vs. Darth Vader (2020), which received a Vladimir Colin Award, followed by Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 (2021) and Ultimul înger – Prima I.A. (2022).
These last two novels form the beginning of his planned I.A. Trilogy, exploring artificial intelligence through philosophical and religious questions.
Ermin’s later works include ApIscalips (2024), developed in collaboration with Andreea Sterea, and Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul (2026), co-written with Japanese author Kazuo Mori.
On BookFairy, I’m exploring G. P. Ermin’s books and the ideas behind them, with particular attention to Romanian science fiction that challenges readers intellectually rather than relying entirely on action and spectacle.
💜 Why I Read G. P. Ermin
My connection with G. P. Ermin is a rather unusual one.
I’ve known him for approximately twenty-four years. We first met at a rock festival, and our paths have crossed many times since, mostly at concerts and other festivals.
And yet, despite knowing him for so long, I had absolutely no idea he was writing books.
I discovered his literary work almost by accident, after noticing one of his novels published by Crux Publishing, an independent Romanian publishing house founded by a friend of mine.
Naturally, I became curious.
The first book of his that I reviewed on BookFairy was Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul, written with Kazuo Mori.
I initially chose it partly because it was short. At only 144 pages, I thought I could finish it in an afternoon and move on to something else.
Instead, I discovered one of the most original science fiction concepts I’d encountered in recent years.
A stock exchange where books are traded as financial assets. An artificial intelligence responsible for evaluating literary worth. A society in which literature has become an investment rather than simply a cultural achievement.
Those ideas fascinated me.
What impressed me most was that the book didn’t merely invent an unusual futuristic system. It used that system to raise serious questions about creativity, cultural memory, artificial intelligence and the value of literature.
That is precisely the kind of science fiction I love: imaginative, intelligent and capable of making me question things long after I’ve finished reading.
📚 Books Reviewed on BookFairy
📖 Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul (2026)
By G. P. Ermin and Kazuo Mori
Set several centuries in the future, Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul imagines a world in which books have become financial assets traded on a Literary Stock Exchange.
An artificial intelligence known as the Librarian evaluates manuscripts and determines which works deserve to enter the market.
When the Librarian encounters a manuscript that challenges its understanding of literary value, the story begins to explore the relationship between art, economics, culture and machine intelligence.
What I loved most was the originality of the central idea.
The book uses its speculative setting to ask questions about creativity and cultural survival, without reducing those questions to simple answers.
Despite its short length, it left a lasting impression on me.
📖 Read my Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul review on BookFairy
More reviews will be added as I continue exploring G. P. Ermin’s fiction.
📖 G. P. Ermin Books in Publication Order
The following list covers his confirmed book-length publications through October 2026.
| Year | Title | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dosar penal nr. 666/AS/2066 (Drac vs. Dumnezeu) | Satirical fiction |
| 2020 | Făt-Frumos vs. Darth Vader | Science fantasy novella |
| 2021 | Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 | I.A. Trilogy #1 |
| 2022 | Ultimul înger – Prima I.A. | I.A. Trilogy #2 |
| 2024 | ApIscalips | Science fiction novel |
| 2026 | Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul | Collaborative science fiction novel |
These works demonstrate Ermin’s interest in speculative ideas ranging from religion and artificial intelligence to environmental collapse and the future of literature.
🤖 The I.A. Trilogy — Reading Order
One of G. P. Ermin’s major literary projects is the planned I.A. Trilogy.
The series explores artificial intelligence through religious, philosophical and speculative questions.
1. Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 (2021)
The first volume reimagines religious ideas in a science fiction setting, drawing on biblical themes while exploring consciousness, technology and the relationship between humanity and its creations.
Publisher: Crux Publishing
2. Ultimul înger – Prima I.A. (2022)
The second volume continues the philosophical exploration of artificial intelligence and religious mythology.
The novel approaches the story of Adam and Eve through a speculative reinterpretation of creation, consciousness and human existence.
Publisher: Crux Publishing
3. Third Volume — Not Yet Published
The trilogy’s concluding volume has not been confirmed as published as of October 2026.
In a 2026 interview, Ermin discussed the difficulties of completing the project and indicated that the conclusion remained in development.
💜 BookFairy Recommendation: Read Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 before Ultimul înger – Prima I.A. to follow the evolution of the trilogy’s philosophical ideas.
🌍 Other Books by G. P. Ermin
Dosar penal nr. 666/AS/2066 (Drac vs. Dumnezeu) — 2017
Published by Neverland, this earlier work uses satire and an unconventional premise involving religious figures and legal proceedings.
Its combination of humour, debate and provocative ideas anticipates some of the intellectual interests visible in Ermin’s later speculative fiction.
Făt-Frumos vs. Darth Vader — 2020
This science fantasy novella brings together elements of Romanian folklore, science fiction and postmodern comedy.
Its unusual combination of familiar mythological and popular-culture figures creates a satirical adventure that plays with genre expectations.
The novella was published by Crux Publishing and subsequently received a Vladimir Colin Award.
ApIscalips — 2024
Developed in collaboration with Andreea Sterea, ApIscalips imagines a disturbing future in which the collapse of bee populations triggers devastating consequences for humanity.
The novel brings together ecological speculation, artificial intelligence and reflections on the fragility of civilisation.
Publisher: Crux Publishing
Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul — 2026
Co-written with Japanese author Kazuo Mori, this novel explores an unusual intersection between artificial intelligence, literature and financial markets.
The international collaboration combines philosophical science fiction with satire and reflections on cultural value.
Publisher: Crux Publishing
🇷🇴 Romanian Editions
Unlike translated international authors, G. P. Ermin writes and publishes his books originally in Romanian.
The confirmed editions include:
| Title | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dosar penal nr. 666/AS/2066 (Drac vs. Dumnezeu) | Neverland | 2017 |
| Făt-Frumos vs. Darth Vader | Crux Publishing | 2020 |
| Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 | Crux Publishing | 2021 |
| Ultimul înger – Prima I.A. | Crux Publishing | 2022 |
| ApIscalips | Crux Publishing | 2024 |
| Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul | Crux Publishing | 2026 |
These are original Romanian-language publications, not translations.
📝 Essays, Articles & Literary Commentary
Alongside his fiction, G. P. Ermin has contributed essays and literary commentary to Romanian science fiction publications.
His writing for Galaxia 42 includes the recurring column „Despre zei”, cu G. P. Ermin, in which he discusses influential science fiction authors and their work.
Rather than presenting conventional book reviews, these articles explore the writers, ideas and literary traditions that have shaped science fiction.
Selected Published Articles
- Alastair Reynolds (2025) — An essay discussing the British science fiction author and his work.
- Ted Chiang (2025) — A literary commentary exploring one of contemporary science fiction’s most distinctive voices.
G. P. Ermin has also published excerpts from his fiction in literary magazines, including a 2026 extract from Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul.
These articles and excerpts form part of his broader published writing but are not counted as separate books in the bibliography.
For readers interested in the literary influences behind his fiction, these essays offer another perspective on his relationship with science fiction.
⭐ Where Should You Start with G. P. Ermin?
If you enjoy intellectually challenging science fiction, I’d recommend Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul.
Its short length makes it approachable, while its central concept provides plenty to think about.
For readers interested in the philosophical and religious implications of artificial intelligence, Evanghelia după Crist 2.0 offers a natural introduction to the I.A. Trilogy.
If you prefer speculative fiction that explores ecological collapse and humanity’s dependence on nature, ApIscalips may be particularly interesting.
And readers looking for humour and unconventional genre combinations could begin with Făt-Frumos vs. Darth Vader.
💜 My Favourite G. P. Ermin Book
For now, my favourite is unquestionably Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul.
It surprised me with the originality of its central idea and with how much intellectual substance it managed to fit into such a short novel.
What stayed with me wasn’t simply its futuristic setting.
It was the possibility that an artificial intelligence might recognise and protect the value of literature more effectively than the humans who created it.
That’s the kind of idea I consider genuinely brilliant.
I particularly enjoyed how the novel combined science fiction, philosophical reflection, cultural commentary and a concept that initially sounds almost absurd: books being traded on a stock exchange.
The fact that I’ve known G. P. Ermin personally for so many years made discovering this side of his creativity even more unexpected.
I’m looking forward to exploring his other books and discovering whether they challenge me in similar ways.
📚 G. P. Ermin — Complete Bibliography & Sources
This author guide includes G. P. Ermin’s confirmed book-length publications through October 2026, presented in their original publication order.
It covers his early satirical fiction, science fantasy novella, the I.A. Trilogy, standalone science fiction novels and international literary collaborations.
The bibliography also distinguishes published works from unfinished projects, later editions and shorter literary contributions.
📖 Bibliographic Sources
- G. P. Ermin — Crux Publishing
- G. P. Ermin — Galaxia 42 Author Archive
- Interview with G. P. Ermin — Galaxia 42
- Interview with G. P. Ermin — P(RO)EZIA, 2026
- Manuscrisul, Bursa și Bibliotecarul — Galaxia 42
- G. P. Ermin — Neverland
Bibliographic information updated: October 2026.