Lester Del Rey Books in Order

Lester del Rey is a celebrated American science fiction author and editor, renowned for his captivating works that have enthralled readers of all ages. His juvenile novels, particularly those within the iconic Winston Science Fiction series, have left a lasting impact on the science fiction genre. Additionally, del Rey's influential role as editor of Del Rey Books, the fantasy and science fiction branch of Ballantine Books, has paved the way for countless authors to share their imaginative stories. Del Rey's versatility is evident in his numerous pseudonyms, including Philip St. John, Eric van Lihn, Erik van Lhin, Kenneth Wright, and Edson McCann, whom he co-authored with Frederik Pohl. Throughout his illustrious career, del Rey has consistently pushed the boundaries of science fiction, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Lester Del Rey

  • #1
    Step to the Stars(1954)
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  • #2
    Mission to the Moon(1956)
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  • #3
    Moon of Mutiny(1961)
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  • #1
    The World of Science Fiction, 1926-1976: The History of a Subculture(1975)
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  • #2
    Famous Science-Fiction Stories: Adventures in Time and Space(1946)
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  • #3
    Astounding Science Fiction: Volume 53, No. 6, August 1954(1954)
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  • #4
    Star Science Fiction Stories 3(1955)
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  • #5
    Novelets of Science Fiction(1963)
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  • #6
    Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year, 1st Annual(1971)
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  • #7
    The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume II A(1973)
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  • #8
    The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1974(1974)
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  • #9
    Fantastic Science-Fiction Art 1926-1954(1975)
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  • #10
    Science Fiction Hall of Fame: The Novellas Book 1(1975)
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  • #11
    Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year: Fifth Annual Collection(1977)
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  • #12
    Fantastic World War II(1990)
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  • #13
    Once Upon a Time(1991)
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  • #14
    100 Wild Little Weird Tales(1994)
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  • #15
    The End of the World: Stories of the Apocalypse(2010)
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  • #16
    Bonus Sci-Fi Anthology 12 Masterpieces From Golden Era(2012)
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  • #17
    The Ninth Science Fiction Megapack(2014)
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  • #18
    Out of this World Adventures, July 1950(2016)
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  • #19
    The Alien MEGAPACK®: 25 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Stories(2016)
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  • #20
    Science Fiction Gems, Volume Twelve(2016)
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  • #21
    Space Pioneers(2018)
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  • #22
    Black Cat Weekly #22(2022)
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  • #23
    Black Cat Weekly #53(2022)
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  • #24
    Black Cat Weekly #130(2024)
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  • #25
    Amazing Stories Volume 194(2024)
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  • #26
    Epic Sci-Fi Odyssey(2025)
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  • #1
    Rocket Jockey(1952)
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  • #2
    Marooned on Mars(1952)
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  • #3
    The Mysterious Planet(1953)
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  • #4
    Attack from Atlantis(1953)
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  • #5
    Preferred Risk (With: Frederik Pohl)(1955)
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  • #6
    Nerves(1956)
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  • #7
    The Eleventh Commandment(1962)
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  • #8
    Outpost of Jupiter(1963)
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  • #9
    The Runaway Robot(1965)
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  • #10
    Tunnel Through Time(1966)
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  • #11
    The Cave of Spears(1966)
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  • #12
    Scheme of Things(1966)
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  • #13
    The One-Eyed Man(1966)
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  • #14
    Rocket From Infinity(1966)
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  • #15
    Siege Perilous(1966)
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  • #16
    Prisoners of Space(1968)
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  • #17
    The Infinite Worlds of Maybe(1968)
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  • #18
    The Man without a Planet(1969)
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  • #19
    Pstalemate(1971)
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  • #20
    Weeping May Tarry (With: Raymond F. Jones)(1978)
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  • #21
    Rockets to Nowhere(2014)
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  • #22
    Police Your Planet(2014)
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  • #23
    Battle on Mercury(2020)
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  • #24
    Day of the Giants(2020)
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  • #25
    Pursuit(1952)
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  • #26
    Let 'em Breathe Space!(1953)
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  • #27
    The Sky Is Falling(1954)
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  • #28
    No Strings Attached(1954)
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  • #29
    Badge of Infamy(1957)
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  • #30
    Victory(2008)
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  • #31
    Dead Ringer(2010)
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  • #32
    ...And Some Were Human(1948)
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  • #33
    Robots and Changelings(1957)
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  • #34
    Mortals and Monsters(1965)
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  • #35
    Gods and Golems(1973)
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  • #36
    Early Del Rey(1975)
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  • #37
    The Early Del Rey Vol 2(1976)
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  • #38
    The Best of Lester del Rey(1978)
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  • #39
    War and Space(2009)
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  • #40
    Robots and Magic(2010)
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  • #41
    Lester del Rey Collection(2011)
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About Lester Del Rey

Lester del Rey is a celebrated American science fiction author and editor, renowned for his captivating works that have enthralled readers of all ages. His juvenile novels, particularly those within the iconic Winston Science Fiction series, have left a lasting impact on the science fiction genre. Additionally, del Rey's influential role as editor of Del Rey Books, the fantasy and science fiction branch of Ballantine Books, has paved the way for countless authors to share their imaginative stories. Del Rey's versatility is evident in his numerous pseudonyms, including Philip St. John, Eric van Lihn, Erik van Lhin, Kenneth Wright, and Edson McCann, whom he co-authored with Frederik Pohl. Throughout his illustrious career, del Rey has consistently pushed the boundaries of science fiction, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world.

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