Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series?"

"There are 26 books in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series, published between 1954 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series is They Twinkled Like Jewels, published in 1954."

Q: "Which Philip Jose Farmer short story collection is the best introduction?"

"The Best of Philip Jose Farmer (2006) is a natural starting point, as it curates his strongest short fiction across his entire career. For a broader sample, Pearls from Peoria (2006) collects lesser-known stories that showcase his range."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	They Twinkled Like Jewels	1954	Philip José Farmer	Buy
2	The Black Tower	1988	Philip José Farmer	N/A
3	Alley God	1959	Philip José Farmer	Buy
4	The Dark Abyss	1989	Philip José Farmer	N/A
5	Strange Relations	1960	Philip José Farmer	Buy
6	The Valley of Thunder	1989	Philip José Farmer	N/A
7	Down in the Black Gang	1971	Philip José Farmer	Buy
8	The Lake of Fire	1989	Philip José Farmer	N/A
9	The Book of Philip José Farmer	1973	Philip José Farmer	Buy
10	The Hidden City	1990	Philip José Farmer	N/A
11	Riverworld War	1980	Philip José Farmer	Buy
12	The Final Battle	1990	Philip José Farmer	N/A
13	Father to the Stars	1981	Philip José Farmer	Buy
14	The Cache	1981	Philip José Farmer	Buy
15	The Purple Book	1982	Philip José Farmer	Buy
16	The Grand Adventure	1984	Philip José Farmer	Buy
17	The Classic Philip Jose Farmer 1964-1973	1984	Philip José Farmer	Buy
18	Riders of the Purple Wage	1992	Philip José Farmer	Buy
19	The Best of Philip José Farmer	2006	Philip José Farmer	Buy
20	Pearls from Peoria	2006	Philip José Farmer	Buy
21	Up From The Bottomless Pit And Other Stories	2007	Philip José Farmer	Buy
22	Venus on the Half-Shell and Others	2008	Philip José Farmer	Buy
23	Tales of the Wold Newton Universe	2013	Philip José Farmer	Buy
24	Riverworld and Other Stories	2017	Philip José Farmer	Buy
25	Greatheart Silver and Other Pulp Heroes	2019	Philip José Farmer	Buy
26	The Man Who Met Tarzan	2021	Philip José Farmer	Buy

Philip Jose Farmer’s short story collections span from 1954 to 2021, gathering work from across his five-decade career. With twenty-six collections, the breadth of material is substantial, ranging from early collections like They Twinkled Like Jewels to posthumous volumes like The Man Who Met Tarzan.

The collections organize his short fiction by theme, period, or series connection. Tales of the Wold Newton Universe collects his crossover fiction, while Riverworld and Other Stories gathers his work set in that shared setting. The Best of Philip Jose Farmer (2006) provides a curated overview for new readers, while deeper cuts like Venus on the Half-Shell and Others appeal to dedicated fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series?

There are 26 books in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series, published between 1954 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Philip José Farmer Short Story Collections series is They Twinkled Like Jewels, published in 1954.

Which Philip Jose Farmer short story collection is the best introduction?

The Best of Philip Jose Farmer (2006) is a natural starting point, as it curates his strongest short fiction across his entire career. For a broader sample, Pearls from Peoria (2006) collects lesser-known stories that showcase his range.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order