Frederik Pohl Reading Order
20 series · 330 books · Born 1919-11-26
Frederik Pohl Jr. was a prolific science fiction author and editor whose career spanned over seven decades, beginning with his first publication in Amazing Stories in 1937. A founding member of The Futurians, an influential New York science fiction writers' group he established as a teenager, Pohl became known for his sharp social commentary and imaginative worldbuilding across numerous series and standalone works. With more than 300 books to his name and contributions spanning multiple genres including fantasy and non-fiction, Pohl shaped the landscape of speculative fiction as both a creative force and influential editor of numerous anthologies and collections.
Anthologies Series
Complete62 books (1953–2015)
Start with Star Science Fiction Stories No. 1, the first of 62 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Star Science Fiction Stories No. 1
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Best Science Fiction of the Year Series
Complete16 books (1972–1987)
Start with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1, the first of 16 books in the Best Science Fiction of the Year series.
Start this series with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1
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C.M. Kornbluth Collections Series
Complete13 books (1955–2010)
Start with The Mindworm(By: C.M. Kornbluth), the first of 13 books in the C.M. Kornbluth Collections series.
Start this series with The Mindworm(By: C.M. Kornbluth)
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Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Series
Likely Complete82 books (2005–2023)
Start with Worlds Apart? Dualism and Transgression in Contemporary Female Dystopias(By: Dunja M. Mohr), the first of 80 books in the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series.
Start this series with Worlds Apart? Dualism and Transgression in Contemporary Female Dystopias(By: Dunja M. Mohr)
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Eschaton Sequence Series
Complete3 books (1996–1999)
Start with The Other End of Time and read in order.
Start this series with The Other End of Time
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1986–1986)
Heechee Collections Series
Complete1 book (1990–1990)
Heechee Saga Series
Complete5 books (1977–1990)
Start with Gateway, the first of 5 books in the Heechee Saga series.
Start this series with Gateway
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Isaac Asimov's Anthology Series
Complete19 books (1980–2001)
Start with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth), the first of 19 books in the Isaac Asimov's Anthology series.
Start this series with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth)
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| 1 |  Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth) |
| 2 |  Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far(With: Isaac Asimov,Carter Scholz,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Jack Williamson,Darrell Schweitzer,John Brunner,Juleen Brantingham,Martin Gardner,Richard Wilson,Milton A. Rothman,Elizabeth Anne Hull,Sharon Webb,Somtow Sucharitkul,Lee Weinstein,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre,William Tuning,Francis E. Izzo,Paul David Novitski,Lee Russell,Seth S. Horowitz,Tol E. Rant,S. Dale,Julie Flores,Tony Sarowitz) |
| 3 |  Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own(By: Connie Willis,Ursula K. Le Guin,Pat Cadigan,Joan D. Vinge,Tanith Lee,Pamela Sargent,Lee Killough,Mary Gentle,Mildred Downey Broxon,Shawna McCarthy,Sharon Webb,Leigh Kennedy,Stephanie A. Smith,Cherie Wilkerson,Julie Stevens,Sydney J. Van Scyoc,Cyn Mason,P.A. Kagan,P.J. MacQuarrie,Janet O. Jeppson,Beverly Grant,Hope Athearn) |
| 4 |  Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!(By: Connie Willis,George R.R. Martin,Ron Goulart,John Kessel,George Alec Effinger,Robert Thurston,Tanith Lee,Lucius Shepard,Scott Baker,Lillian Carl,Juleen Brantingham,Lee Killough,Ian McDowell,Daphne Castell,Sharon N. Farber,Richard Kearns,Shawna McCarthy,Leigh Kennedy,Gregg Keizer,Kristi Olesen) |
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Man Plus Series
Complete2 books (1976–1994)
Start with Man Plus and read in order.
Start this series with Man Plus
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1951–1991)
Start with Prince Henry Sinclair, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Prince Henry Sinclair
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Saga Of Cuckoo Series
Complete2 books (1975–1983)
Start with Farthest Star and read in order.
Start this series with Farthest Star
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete8 books (1955–2011)
Start with The Tunnel Under the World, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Tunnel Under the World
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete23 books (1956–2015)
Start with Alternating Currents, the first of 23 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Alternating Currents
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Space Merchants Series
Complete2 books (1952–1981)
Start with The Space Merchants / Gravy Planet(With: C.M. Kornbluth) and read in order.
Start this series with The Space Merchants / Gravy Planet(With: C.M. Kornbluth)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete34 books (1954–2017)
Start with Search the Sky(With: C.M. Kornbluth), the first of 34 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Search the Sky(With: C.M. Kornbluth)
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Starchild Series
Complete3 books (1963–1969)
Start with The Reefs of Space and read in order.
Start this series with The Reefs of Space
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The Space Merchants Series
Complete1 book (1952–1952)
Undersea Eden Series
Complete3 books (1954–1958)
Start with Undersea Quest and read in order.
Start this series with Undersea Quest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Frederik Pohl written?
- Frederik Pohl has written 330 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 1951 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Frederik Pohl series?
- Here are the first books in Frederik Pohl's series: Anthologies: Star Science Fiction Stories No. 1; Best Science Fiction of the Year: The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1; C.M. Kornbluth Collections: The Mindworm(By: C.M. Kornbluth); Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy: Worlds Apart? Dualism and Transgression in Contemporary Female Dystopias(By: Dunja M. Mohr); Eschaton Sequence: The Other End of Time.
- What order should I read Frederik Pohl's books?
- We recommend reading Frederik Pohl's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Frederik Pohl still writing new books?
- Yes, Frederik Pohl has 1 ongoing series: L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future.