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ⓘ About John Norman
The setting of the series is illustrated to be a habitable planet, sharing the same orbit as earth but always hidden by the sun. The population of Gor consists of people who were taken there from earth through behind-the-scenes rulers of Gor and the priest kings. The priest kings are said to be sexless, the priest kings rule Gor as impartial custodians who do not interfere with human affairs as long as they live by certain rules on technology. We have the antagonists, the Kurii who have advanced technology but not greater than that of the priest kings. The Kurii wish to colonize Gor and earth and are in constant battle with the priest kings through their spies and agents.
All Book Series by John Norman
The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1970
The Artist's Companion, and Manufacturer's Guide, Consisting of the Most Valuable Secrets in Arts and Trades
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2019
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Norman?
The setting of the series is illustrated to be a habitable planet, sharing the same orbit as earth but always hidden by the sun. The population of Gor consists of people who were taken there from earth through behind-the-scenes rulers of Gor and the priest kings. The priest kings are said to be sexless, the priest kings rule Gor as impartial custodians who do not interfere with human affairs as long as they live by certain rules on technology.
Which John Norman series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Gor series, the earliest of John Norman's multi-book series: it opens with Tarnsman of Gor (1967) and runs to 38 books across 1967–2024, ending with Treasure of Gor (2024). John Norman's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has John Norman written?
John Norman has 53 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1967 and 2024. 43 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Gor series with 38 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should John Norman's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Norman's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Gor (1967–2024, 38 books) and Telnarian Histories (1991–2019, 5 books).
How are John Norman's books organised into series?
This guide splits John Norman's 53 books into 2 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Gor (38 books, 1967–2024); Telnarian Histories (5 books, 1991–2019).