Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series?"

"There are nine books in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series, published between 1964 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series is Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964, published in 1964."

Q: "What is the difference between Piper's collections and anthologies?"

"Piper's collections contain only his own stories, while the anthologies are multi-author volumes that include one or more of his stories alongside work by other science fiction writers. The anthologies tend to be themed compilations where Piper's stories appear because they fit the anthology's subject, such as alternate history or time travel."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964	1964	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
2	Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow…	1974	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
3	The Best of Astounding	1979	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
4	The Worlds of H. Beam Piper	1983	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
5	Robert Adams’ Book of Alternate Worlds	1987	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
6	The Amis Story Anthology	1992	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
7	The World Turned Upside Down	2005	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
8	Time Crime & Fourteen Other SciFi Classics from the 30’s to the 60’s	2009	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy
9	Dream Stories: Five Short Science Fiction Novels About Dreams	2011	Henry H. Beam Piper	Buy

H. Beam Piper’s stories have appeared in a number of multi-author anthologies since his death. These volumes typically collect science fiction stories around a shared theme, and Piper’s work fits naturally into anthologies focused on alternate history, time travel, and galactic civilization.

Because many of Piper’s stories entered the public domain, they have been widely reprinted in various anthology formats. These collections offer a way to encounter his work in the context of his contemporaries from the Golden Age of science fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series?

There are nine books in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series, published between 1964 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series?

The first book in the Henry H. Beam Piper Anthologies series is Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964, published in 1964.

What is the difference between Piper's collections and anthologies?

Piper’s collections contain only his own stories, while the anthologies are multi-author volumes that include one or more of his stories alongside work by other science fiction writers. The anthologies tend to be themed compilations where Piper’s stories appear because they fit the anthology’s subject, such as alternate history or time travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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