Edgar Pangborn
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About the Author
Pangborn was born in New York City in 1909. His father was an attorney and dictionary editor while he mother, Georgia Wood Pangborn, was a well known writer of supernatural fiction. Edgar and his sister were home-schooled until 1919 when he started attended Brooklyn Friends School. By the age of fifteen, Pangborn began music studies at Harvard University. He would stay there until 1926, but he did not graduate. Edgar would also attend the New England Conservatory of Music, but he did not graduate from that school either. This was only the beginning for Pangborn of course and over the next twenty years he would write stories for numerous pulp detective and mystery under pseudonyms. He did take a break during this time to serve three years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II.. Edgar Pangborn is the author of over 25 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Edgar Pangborn has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books
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Davy 'Davy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(1964) ⭐ Start here
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The Judgment of Eve In 'The Judgment of Eve', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books saga.(1966) ⭐ Start here
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The Company of Glory 'The Company of Glory' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(1975) ⭐ Start here
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Still I Persist in Wondering Experience the magic of 'Still I Persist in Wondering' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books universe.(1978) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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West of the Sun Join the adventure in 'West of the Sun' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edgar Pangborn.(1953)
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A Mirror for Observers Join the adventure in 'A Mirror for Observers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edgar Pangborn.(1954)
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Wilderness of Spring The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Wilderness of Spring', another thrilling entry from Edgar Pangborn.(1958)
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The Trial of Callista Blake 'The Trial of Callista Blake' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(1961)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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Angel's Egg In 'Angel's Egg', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1951)
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The Music Master of Babylon The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Music Master of Babylon', another thrilling entry from Edgar Pangborn.(1954)
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The Good Neighbors Join the adventure in 'The Good Neighbors' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edgar Pangborn.(1960)
Publication Order of Collections
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Good Neighbors and Others Strangers In 'Good Neighbors and Others Strangers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1973)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction Nineteenth Series Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction Nineteenth Series', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edgar Pangborn.(1971)
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Ten Tomorrows 'Ten Tomorrows' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(1973)
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Continuum 2 In 'Continuum 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1974)
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Continuum 1 In 'Continuum 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1974)
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The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century Join the adventure in 'The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edgar Pangborn.(1980)
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What If? Volume 3 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'What If? Volume 3', another thrilling entry from Edgar Pangborn.(1982)
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Worlds Apart Join the adventure in 'Worlds Apart' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edgar Pangborn.(1986)
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The Best Horror Stories from the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Best Horror Stories from the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edgar Pangborn.(1988)
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Explorers 'Explorers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(2000)
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Galileo's Children Experience the magic of 'Galileo's Children' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2005)
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Feline Felonies The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Feline Felonies', another thrilling entry from Edgar Pangborn.(2006)
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More Fantastic Stories 'More Fantastic Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edgar Pangborn has created.(2009)
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Cat Tales 2: Fantastic Feline Fiction The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Cat Tales 2: Fantastic Feline Fiction', another thrilling entry from Edgar Pangborn.(2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Edgar Pangborn?
Edgar Pangborn is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 25 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Edgar Pangborn book series to start with?
For readers new to Edgar Pangborn's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Tales of a Darkening World Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 4 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Edgar Pangborn's writing.
Q: How many books has Edgar Pangborn written?
Edgar Pangborn has written over 25 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.