Jack Williamson Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Jack Williamson's individual short stories and novellas, from early pulp-era tales to later works, published between 1931 and 2018.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Doom from Planet 4 1931 Jack Williamson Buy
2 The Pygmy Planet 1932 Jack Williamson Buy
3 The Ultimate Earth 2000 Jack Williamson Buy
4 The Cosmic Express 2016 Jack Williamson Buy
5 Salvage in Space 2018 Jack Williamson Buy

Jack Williamson’s individual short stories and novellas range from his earliest pulp-era work to pieces published posthumously. The Doom from Planet 4 (1931) and The Pygmy Planet (1932) are examples of his early magazine fiction, while The Ultimate Earth (2000) won the Hugo Award for Best Novella when Williamson was 92 years old.

The Cosmic Express (2016) and Salvage in Space (2018) are reprints of early tales that have been made available to modern readers. These individual publications complement the Collected Stories volumes and show the full range of Williamson’s shorter fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jack Williamson Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are five books in the Jack Williamson Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1931 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Jack Williamson Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Jack Williamson Short Stories/Novellas series is The Doom from Planet 4, published in 1931.

What are Williamson's most notable short stories?

The Doom from Planet 4 (1931) and The Pygmy Planet (1932) are classic pulp-era tales. The Ultimate Earth (2000) won the Hugo Award for Best Novella, making Williamson one of the oldest authors ever to win a Hugo. The Cosmic Express and Salvage in Space are frequently reprinted early works.

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