Rudy Rucker Anthologies books in order

Rudy Rucker's anthology appearances include contributions to major science fiction collections from Mirrorshades to Hieroglyph.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Mirrorshades 1986 Rudy Rucker Buy
2 Mathenauts 1987 Rudy Rucker Buy
3 Semiotext SF 1991 Rudy Rucker Buy
4 Storming the Reality Studio 1991 Rudy Rucker Buy
5 Christmas Forever 1993 Rudy Rucker Buy
6 Asimov’s Science Fiction, November 1994 1994 Rudy Rucker Buy
7 The Ultimate Cyberpunk 2002 Rudy Rucker Buy
8 Year’s Best SF 11 2006 Rudy Rucker Buy
9 Golden Age SF 2009 Rudy Rucker Buy
10 Hieroglyph 2014 Rudy Rucker Buy

Rudy Rucker’s anthology appearances trace the history of cyberpunk and speculative fiction from the 1980s to the 2010s. Mirrorshades (1986) is the defining cyberpunk anthology, and Rucker’s presence in it placed him firmly in the movement’s core alongside William Gibson, Bruce Sterling, and Pat Cadigan.

Later appearances in Year’s Best SF 11, Golden Age SF, and Hieroglyph show his continued relevance across changing trends in science fiction. His anthology work spans mathematical fiction, hard SF, and the more experimental edges of the genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Rudy Rucker Anthologies series?

There are ten books in the Rudy Rucker Anthologies series, published between 1986 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Rudy Rucker Anthologies series?

The first book in the Rudy Rucker Anthologies series is Mirrorshades, published in 1986.

What is Mirrorshades?

Mirrorshades is a landmark 1986 cyberpunk anthology edited by Bruce Sterling. Rudy Rucker’s inclusion alongside writers like William Gibson and Pat Cadigan reflects his role in the cyberpunk movement.

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