Christopher Anvil Books in Order
Christopher Anvil is a renowned science fiction author, best known for his work under this pseudonym, adopted in 1956. His writing career began with the publication of "Cinderella, Inc." in the December 1952 issue of Imagination magazine. Anvil's distinctive style has earned him repeated appearances in Astounding/Analog, where his stories often feature alien opponents with superior firepower ultimately defeated by human ingenuity and determination. Characterized by their humorous tone and clever plotting, Anvil's tales frequently follow protagonists who narrowly escape disaster, thanks to their quick thinking and resourcefulness. His contributions to the science fiction genre have been shaped by his ability to craft engaging, often humorous, stories that have captivated readers for decades.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Christopher Anvil
- #1AmazonThe Day The Machines Stopped(1964)
- #2AmazonPandora's Planet(1972)
- #3AmazonWarlord's World(1975)
- #4AmazonThe Steel, the Mist, and the Blazing Sun(1980)
- #5AmazonPandora's Legions(2002)
- #6AmazonThe Trouble with Aliens(2006)
- #7AmazonThe Trouble with Humans(2007)
- #8AmazonPrescription for Chaos/Rx for Chaos(2009)
- #9AmazonStrangers In Paradise(1969)
- #10AmazonWar Games(2008)
- #11AmazonThe Power of Illusion(2010)
- #12AmazonMind Partner and 8 Other Novelets from Galaxy(1961)
- #13AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, February 1964(1964)
- #14AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964(1964)
- #15AmazonAnalog 3(1965)
- #16AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1965(1965)
- #17AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, 1965 July(1965)
- #18AmazonAnalog Science Fiction And Fact, March 1967(1967)
- #19AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, August 1967(1967)
- #20AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1968(1968)
- #21AmazonAnalog Science Fiction/Science Fact, March 1969(1969)
- #22AmazonAnalog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine, February 1988(1988)
- #23AmazonThe World Turned Upside Down(2005)
About Christopher Anvil
Christopher Anvil is a renowned science fiction author, best known for his work under this pseudonym, adopted in 1956. His writing career began with the publication of "Cinderella, Inc." in the December 1952 issue of Imagination magazine. Anvil's distinctive style has earned him repeated appearances in Astounding/Analog, where his stories often feature alien opponents with superior firepower ultimately defeated by human ingenuity and determination. Characterized by their humorous tone and clever plotting, Anvil's tales frequently follow protagonists who narrowly escape disaster, thanks to their quick thinking and resourcefulness. His contributions to the science fiction genre have been shaped by his ability to craft engaging, often humorous, stories that have captivated readers for decades.
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