William Kotzwinkle Books in Order
William Kotzwinkle is a celebrated author, renowned for his diverse and accomplished writing career. A two-time recipient of the National Magazine Award for Fiction, he has also won the prestigious World Fantasy Award and the Prix Litteraire des Bouquinistes des Quais de Paris, solidifying his reputation as a master of genre-bending storytelling. Furthermore, Kotzwinkle has received the PETA Award for Children's Books, a testament to his ability to craft engaging and socially conscious narratives for young readers. His work has earned him a nomination for the Book Critics Circle award, underscoring his impact on the literary world. With his writing translated into dozens of languages, Kotzwinkle's influence extends far beyond the English-speaking world, cementing his status as a global literary figure.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by William Kotzwinkle
- #1AmazonThe Firemen(1969)
- #2AmazonThe Ship That Came Down the Gutter(1970)
- #3AmazonElephant Boy: A Story of the Stone Age(1970)
- #4AmazonThe Day the Gang Got Rich(1970)
- #5AmazonThe Return of Crazy Horse(1971)
- #6AmazonThe Supreme, Superb, Exalted and Delightful, One and Only Magic Building(1973)
- #7AmazonUp The Alley with Jack and Joe(1974)
- #8AmazonThe Leopard's Tooth(1976)
- #9AmazonThe Ants Who Took Away Time(1978)
- #10AmazonThe Nap Master(1979)
- #11AmazonThe World Is Big and I'm So Small(1986)
- #12AmazonThe Million-Dollar Bear(1995)
- #13AmazonWalter the Farting Dog and the Windy Day (With: Glenn Murray,Elizabeth Gundy)(2015)
- #1AmazonE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial(1982)
- #2AmazonE. T. The Extra Terrestrial Storybook (With: Steven Spielberg,Melissa Mathison)(1982)
- #3AmazonE.T.: The Book of the Green Planet (With: Steven Spielberg)(1985)
- #4AmazonGreat Science Fiction Film Stories(1984)
- #5AmazonThe Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction(1985)
- #6AmazonSecond Annual Collection(1989)
- #7AmazonThe Year's Best Fantasy 2 / Demons and Dreams(1990)
- #1AmazonHerr Nightingale and the Satin Woman(1978)
- #1AmazonHermes 3000(1972)
- #2AmazonThe Fan Man(1974)
- #3AmazonNightbook(1974)
- #4AmazonDoctor Rat(1976)
- #5AmazonFata Morgana(1977)
- #6AmazonJack in the Box / Book of Love(1980)
- #7AmazonChristmas at Fontaine's(1982)
- #8AmazonQueen of Swords(1983)
- #9AmazonGreat World Circus(1983)
- #10AmazonSuperman III(1983)
- #11AmazonSeduction in Berlin(1985)
- #12AmazonThe Exile(1987)
- #13AmazonThe Midnight Examiner(1989)
- #14AmazonA Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master(1992)
- #15AmazonThe Game of Thirty(1994)
- #16AmazonThe Bear Went Over the Mountain(1996)
- #17AmazonThe Amphora Project(2005)
- #18AmazonSwimmer in the Secret Sea(1975)
- #19AmazonDream of Dark Harbor(1979)
- #20AmazonElephant Bangs Train(1969)
- #21AmazonThe Oldest Man And Other Timeless Stories(1971)
- #22AmazonJewel of the Moon(1985)
- #23AmazonHearts of Wood: and Other Timeless Tales(1986)
- #24AmazonThe Hot Jazz Trio(1989)
- #25AmazonTales from the Empty Notebook / The Empty Notebook(1995)
- #1AmazonWalter the Farting Dog(2001)
- #2AmazonTrouble at the Yard Sale / Walter the Farting Dog Farts Again / Trouble at the Garage Sale(2004)
- #3AmazonRough Weather Ahead for Walter the Farting Dog / Walter the Farting Dog and the Windy Day(2005)
- #4AmazonWalter the Farting Dog Goes on a Cruise(2006)
- #5AmazonBanned From the Beach(2007)
About William Kotzwinkle
William Kotzwinkle is a celebrated author, renowned for his diverse and accomplished writing career. A two-time recipient of the National Magazine Award for Fiction, he has also won the prestigious World Fantasy Award and the Prix Litteraire des Bouquinistes des Quais de Paris, solidifying his reputation as a master of genre-bending storytelling. Furthermore, Kotzwinkle has received the PETA Award for Children's Books, a testament to his ability to craft engaging and socially conscious narratives for young readers. His work has earned him a nomination for the Book Critics Circle award, underscoring his impact on the literary world. With his writing translated into dozens of languages, Kotzwinkle's influence extends far beyond the English-speaking world, cementing his status as a global literary figure.
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