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Frederik Pohl

Bestselling Author • 16 Series • 201 Books

16
Series
201
Books
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Slave Ship (1957)
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Publication Order of Starchild Books
Start with: The Reefs of Space (1963)
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Publication Order of Saga Of Cuckoo Books
Start with: Farthest Star (1975)

About Frederik Pohl

November 26 1919, in Brooklyn New York City Frederick George Pohl junior was born. What his parents did not know is the legendary author and editor they were raising. His career saw a critic using poems, teaching, magazine editor and a creative writer. He put a record on fiction stories and maintains it years after his death. He published his first work back in 1937 at a tender age of 18 years. Elegy to a Dead’, was a masterpiece that was an indication of the potential talent that Frederik Pohl had. This marked the start of a journey with numerous awards and publications that are books of reference in learning institutions. His teaching career was a success basing his lectures on future studies. Among his awards were the French Prix Apollo, Edward E. Smith and Donald A. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Frederik Pohl has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Frederik Pohl

Publication Order of Space Merchants Books
1 books 1981–1981
1

The Merchants' War

Conflict and courage define The Merchants' War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Space Merchants Books series by Frederik Pohl that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1981
Publication Order of Starchild Books
3 books 1963–1969
1

The Reefs of Space

The Reefs of Space continues the Publication Order of Starchild Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1963
2

Starchild

Starchild is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Starchild Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1965
3

Rogue Star

Rogue Star is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Starchild Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1969
Publication Order of Saga Of Cuckoo Books
2 books 1975–1983
1

Farthest Star

Farthest Star is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Saga Of Cuckoo Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1975
2

Wall Around a Star

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Saga Of Cuckoo Books with Wall Around a Star, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1983
Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books
5 books 1977–1990
1

Gateway

Gateway continues the Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1977
2

Beyond the Blue Event Horizon

Beyond the Blue Event Horizon continues the Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
3

Heechee Rendezvous

Heechee Rendezvous is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1984
4

The Annals of the Heechee

The Annals of the Heechee continues the Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
5

The Boy Who Would Live Forever

The Boy Who Would Live Forever continues the Publication Order of Heechee Saga Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
Publication Order of Heechee Collections
1 books 1990–1990
1

The Gateway Trip

The Gateway Trip continues the Publication Order of Heechee Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
Publication Order of Eschaton Sequence Books
3 books 1996–1999
1

The Other End of Time

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eschaton Sequence Books with The Other End of Time, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1996
2

The Siege of Eternity

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eschaton Sequence Books with The Siege of Eternity, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1997
3

The Far Shore of Time

The Far Shore of Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eschaton Sequence Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1999
Publication Order of Man Plus Books
1 books 1976–1976
1

Man Plus

Man Plus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Man Plus Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1976
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
25 books 1957–2017
1

Slave Ship

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Slave Ship, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1957
2

Drunkard's Walk

Drunkard's Walk continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1960
3

A Plague of Pythons

A Plague of Pythons continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1965
4

The Age of the Pussyfoot

The Age of the Pussyfoot continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1969
5

Jem

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jem, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1979
6

The Cool War

Conflict and courage define The Cool War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederik Pohl that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1981
7

Starburst

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Starburst, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1982
8

Syzygy

Syzygy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
9

The Years of the City

The Years of the City continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
10

Demon in the Skull

Demon in the Skull is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1984
11

Black Star Rising

Black Star Rising continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
12

The Coming of the Quantum Cats

The Coming of the Quantum Cats continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
13

Terror

Terror continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
14

Chernobyl

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Chernobyl, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1987
15

Narabedla Ltd.

Narabedla Ltd. continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
16

The Day The Martians Came

The Day The Martians Came is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1988
17

Homegoing

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Homegoing, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1989
18

The World at the End of Time

The World at the End of Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1990
19

Outnumbering the Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Outnumbering the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Frederik Pohl's mastery of suspense.

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1990
20

Mining the Oort

Mining the Oort continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
21

Stopping at Slowyear

Stopping at Slowyear continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
22

The Voices of Heaven

The Voices of Heaven continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
23

O Pioneer!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with O Pioneer!, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1997
24

All the Lives He Led

All the Lives He Led continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
25

Virtual Nightmare

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Virtual Nightmare, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2017
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
8 books 1955–2011
1

The Tunnel Under the World

The Tunnel Under the World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1955
2

The Hated

The Hated is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1958
3

The Knights of Arthur

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Knights of Arthur, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1958
4

Shaffery among the Immortals

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Shaffery among the Immortals, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1972
5

The Midas Plague

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Midas Plague, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1975
6

Midas Plague

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Midas Plague, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1975
7

Fermi and Frost

Fermi and Frost continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
8

The Day of the Boomer Dukes

The Day of the Boomer Dukes continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
22 books 1956–2015
1

Alternating Currents

Alternating Currents is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1956
2

The Case against Tomorrow

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Case against Tomorrow, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1956
3

Tomorrow Times Seven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Tomorrow Times Seven, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1959
4

The Man Who Ate the World

The Man Who Ate the World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1960
5

The Abominable Earthman

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Abominable Earthman, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1963
6

Digits and Dastards

Digits and Dastards is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1966
7

Turn Left at Thursday

Turn Left at Thursday is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1969
8

Day Million

Day Million continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1970
9

The Gold at the Starbow's End

The Gold at the Starbow's End is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1972
10

The Best of Frederik Pohl

The Best of Frederik Pohl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1975
11

The Early Pohl

The Early Pohl continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1976
12

In the Problem Pit

In the Problem Pit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1976
13

Survival Kit

Survival Kit continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1979
14

Planets Three

Planets Three continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
15

BIPOHL

BIPOHL is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1982
16

Midas World

Midas World continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1983
17

Pohlstars

Pohlstars continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1984
18

Platinum Pohl

Platinum Pohl continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
19

The Hated and Other Stories

The Hated and Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2010
20

Works of Frederik Pohl[Illustrated]

Works of Frederik Pohl[Illustrated] is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2010
21

The Works of Frederik Pohl

The Works of Frederik Pohl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2012
22

Adventures in Time and Space

Adventures in Time and Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2015
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
1 books 1986–1986
1

The Merchants of Venus

The Merchants of Venus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1986
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
7 books 1951–1991
1

Prince Henry Sinclair

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Prince Henry Sinclair, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1951
2

Practical Politics 1972

Practical Politics 1972 continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1971
3

The Viking settlements of North America

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Viking settlements of North America, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1972
4

The Way the Future Was

The Way the Future Was is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1978
5

Chasing Science

Chasing Science is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1980
6

The New Visions

The New Visions continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
7

Our Angry Earth

Our Angry Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1991
Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books
16 books 1972–1987
1

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1972
2

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1973
3

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 3

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1974
4

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 4

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 4 continues the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1975
5

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 5

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 5 continues the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1976
6

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 6, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1977
7

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 7

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 7, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1978
8

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 8

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1979
9

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 9

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 9 continues the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
10

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 10

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 10 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1981
11

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 11

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 11, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1982
12

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 12

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 12, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1983
13

Best Science Fiction of the Year 13

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with Best Science Fiction of the Year 13, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1984
14

Best Science Fiction of the Year 14

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with Best Science Fiction of the Year 14, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1984
15

Best Science Fiction of the Year 15

Best Science Fiction of the Year 15 continues the Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
16

Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year 16

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Science Fiction of the Year Books with Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year 16, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1987
Publication Order of Undersea Eden Books
3 books 1954–1958
1

Undersea Quest

Epic adventure awaits in Undersea Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Undersea Eden Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Frederik Pohl has built.

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1954
2

Undersea Fleet

Undersea Fleet continues the Publication Order of Undersea Eden Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1956
3

Undersea City

Undersea City is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Undersea Eden Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1958
Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books
41 books 1985–2025
1

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1985
2

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1986
3

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 3 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1987
4

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 4 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
5

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 5 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
6

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 6 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
7

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 7 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
8

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 8, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1992
9

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1993
10

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 10, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1994
11

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 11 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
12

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 12 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1996
13

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 13 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
14

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 14, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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1998
15

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 15 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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1999
16

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 16 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2000
17

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 17, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2001
18

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 18, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2002
19

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 19 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
20

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 20 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2004
21

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 21 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2005
22

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 22 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
23

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 23, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2007
24

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 24 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2008
25

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 25, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2009
26

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 26 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frederik Pohl have come to expect.

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2010
27

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 27 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
28

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 28 continues the Publication Order of L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Books story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
29

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 29

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2013
30

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 30

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2014
31

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 31

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2015
32

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 32

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2016
33

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 33

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2017
34

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 34

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2018
35

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 35

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2019
36

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 36

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2020
37

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 37

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2021
38

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 38

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2022
39

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 39

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2023
40

L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future 40

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2024
41

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 41

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
62 books 1953–2015
1

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 1

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1953
2

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 2

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1953
3

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 6

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1953
4

Star Science Fiction Stories 3

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1955
5

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 4

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1958
6

Galaxy Science Fiction, December 1963

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1963
7

Connoisseur's Science Fiction

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1964
8

The Seventh Galaxy Reader

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1964
9

New Writings In SF-3

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1964
10

The Eighth Galaxy Reader

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1965
11

Science Fiction Oddities

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1966
12

Dangerous Visions

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1967
13

Backdrop of Stars

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1968
14

Worlds of If, February 1969

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1969
15

The Year's Best Science Fiction No. 3

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1970
16

Orbit 11

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1972
17

Alpha 3

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1972
18

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 5

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1972
19

The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: 20th Series

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1973
20

Those Who Can: A Science Fiction Reader

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1973
21

Wondermakers 2

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1974
22

Final Stage: The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology

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1974
23

Science Fiction Today and Tomorrow: A Discursive Symposium

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1975
24

The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction 22nd Series

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1976
25

Science Fiction Discoveries

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1976
26

The Late Great Future

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1976
27

Algol The Magazine About Science Fiction - Winter 1977 / 1978

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1977
28

Perilous Planets

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1978
29

Destinies: The Paperback Magazine of Science Fiction and Speculative Fact

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1979
30

Galaxy Science Fiction, September-October 1979

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1979
31

The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century

The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
32

Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far

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1981
33

The Best Science Fiction of the Year 12

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1983
34

The Third Omni Book of Science Fiction

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1985
35

Tales from the Planet Earth

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1986
36

Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, May 1987

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1987
37

The Monster Book of Monsters

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1988
38

Mississippi Review 47 / 48

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1988
39

Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, August 1988

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1988
40

Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories

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1990
41

The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories

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1992
42

Murasaki

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1992
43

Inside the Funhouse

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1992
44

Omni Visions Two

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1994
45

The Necronomicon

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1996
46

The Williamson Effect

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1996
47

Far Horizons

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1999
48

Bangs & Whimpers

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1999
49

The SFWA Grand Masters 1

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1999
50

Armageddons

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1999
51

The Furthest Horizon

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2000
52

American Body in Context

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2001
53

The SFWA Grand Masters 3

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2001
54

DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Frederik Pohl.

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2002
55

DAW 30th Anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthologies

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2002
56

The Hard SF Renaissance

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2003
57

The Best of the Best, Vol 2

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2007
58

The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction

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2010
59

Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine, February 1955

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2011
60

Arc 1.2: Post Human Conditions

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2012
61

The Ninth Science Fiction Megapack

The Ninth Science Fiction Megapack continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Frederik Pohl's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
62

Lieu: Science Fiction Short Stories

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2015

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Frederik Pohl?

Frederik Pohl is a bestselling author known for 16 book series containing over 201 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Space Merchants Books, Publication Order of Starchild Books, Publication Order of Saga Of Cuckoo Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Frederik Pohl series to start with?

For readers new to Frederik Pohl's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with Slave Ship to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Frederik Pohl written?

Frederik Pohl has written over 201 books across 16 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Frederik Pohl books in order?

Yes, reading Frederik Pohl's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Frederik Pohl write in?

Frederik Pohl writes primarily in fiction. With 16 series across 201 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Frederik Pohl's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Frederik Pohl's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Frederik Pohl's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Frederik Pohl's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Slave Ship, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.