Philip Wylie Books in Order
Philip Wylie is a prolific writer of fiction and nonfiction whose diverse output has captivated audiences for decades. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to a Presbyterian minister and novelist mother, Wylie's family relocated to Montclair, New Jersey, where he developed a keen interest in psychology, biology, ethnology, and physics. He attended Princeton University from 1920-1923 before embarking on a writing career that spanned hundreds of short stories, articles, serials, and novels. His work often explores critical views on humanity and society, reflecting his interdisciplinary studies and experiences. Wylie's notable achievements include collaborating on screenplays in Hollywood, editing for Farrar & Rinehart, and serving on the Dade County, Florida Defense Council. His novels have inspired numerous film adaptations, with over nine movies based on his works, cementing his legacy as a masterful storyteller.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Philip Wylie
- #1AmazonGeneration of Vipers(1942)
- #2AmazonAn Essay on Morals(1947)
- #3AmazonDenizens of the Deep(1953)
- #4AmazonThe Answer(1955)
- #5AmazonThe Magic Animal(1968)
- #6AmazonSons and Daughters of Mom(1971)
- #7AmazonSalt Water Daffy(1941)
- #8AmazonThe Big Ones Get Away(1941)
- #9AmazonSelected short stories of Philip Wylie(1945)
- #10AmazonThe Best of Crunch and Des(1954)
- #11AmazonTreasure Cruise and other Crunch and Des Stories(1956)
- #12AmazonTen Thousand Blunt Instruments and Other Tales of Mystery(2010)
- #13AmazonCrunch & Des: Classic Stories of Saltwater Fishing(2014)
- #14Most of Philip Wylie’s books defy easy classification, but his initial literary work greatly influenced 20th-century comic books and science fiction pulp magazines. For example, Gladiator(1930)
- #1AmazonHeavy Laden(1928)
- #2AmazonBabes and Sucklings(1929)
- #3AmazonGladiator(1930)
- #4AmazonBlondy's Boy Friend(1930)
- #5AmazonFootprint of Cinderella(1931)
- #6AmazonThe Murderer Invisible(1931)
- #7AmazonThe Savage Gentleman(1932)
- #8AmazonFinnley Wren(1934)
- #9AmazonThe Golden Hoard (With: Edwin Balmer)(1934)
- #10AmazonThe Smiling Corpse(1935)
- #11AmazonToo Much of Everything(1936)
- #12AmazonThe Shield of Silence (With: Edwin Balmer)(1936)
- #13AmazonAn April Afternoon(1938)
- #14AmazonThe Other Horseman(1942)
- #15AmazonCorpses at Indian Stones(1943)
- #16AmazonNight Unto Night(1944)
- #17AmazonOpus 21(1949)
- #18AmazonThe Disappearance(1951)
- #19AmazonThe Smuggled Atom Bomb(1951)
- #20AmazonAs They Reveled(1951)
- #21AmazonThree To Be Read(1951)
- #22AmazonTomorrow!(1954)
- #23AmazonExperiment in Crime(1956)
- #24AmazonThe Innocent Ambassadors(1957)
- #25AmazonDanger Mansion(1960)
- #26AmazonTriumph(1963)
- #27AmazonThey Both Were Naked(1963)
- #28AmazonAutumn Romance(1965)
- #29AmazonThe Spy Who Spoke Porpoise(1969)
- #30AmazonLos Angeles: A.D. 2017(1971)
- #31AmazonThe End of the Dream(1973)
About Philip Wylie
Philip Wylie is a prolific writer of fiction and nonfiction whose diverse output has captivated audiences for decades. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to a Presbyterian minister and novelist mother, Wylie's family relocated to Montclair, New Jersey, where he developed a keen interest in psychology, biology, ethnology, and physics. He attended Princeton University from 1920-1923 before embarking on a writing career that spanned hundreds of short stories, articles, serials, and novels. His work often explores critical views on humanity and society, reflecting his interdisciplinary studies and experiences. Wylie's notable achievements include collaborating on screenplays in Hollywood, editing for Farrar & Rinehart, and serving on the Dade County, Florida Defense Council. His novels have inspired numerous film adaptations, with over nine movies based on his works, cementing his legacy as a masterful storyteller.
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