Poul Anderson

Poul Anderson

Poul Anderson was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA on November 25th, 1926 and passed away at the age of 74 on July 31st, 2001.

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Poul Anderson Stats: The highest rated book by Poul Anderson on Book Notification is Ensign Flandry, the 6th novel in the Flandry series. The second-highest rated book is Three Hearts and Three Lions (Holger Danske #1).

The most read book by Poul Anderson on Book Notification is Tau Zero, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Three Hearts and Three Lions (Holger Danske #1).

Below is a complete list of Poul Anderson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Flandry Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
We Claim These Stars
1959
2
Earthman, Go Home!
1960
3
Mayday Orbit
1961
4
9
Agent of the Terran Empire
1965
5
10
Flandry of Terra
1965
6
8.3
Ensign Flandry
1966
7
The Rebel Worlds / Commander Flandry
1969
8
A Circus of Hells
1970
9
The Day of Their Return
1973
10
8
A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows / Knight Flandry
1975
11
A Stone In Heaven
1979
12
8
The Long Night
1983
13
The Game of Empire
1985
14
Tiger by the Tail!
2010

List of Flandry Series in Chronological Order

#ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
8.3
Ensign Flandry
1966
2
A Circus of Hells
1970
3
The Rebel Worlds / Commander Flandry
1969
4
The Day of Their Return
1973
5
9
Agent of the Terran Empire
1965
6
10
Flandry of Terra
1965
7
8
A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows / Knight Flandry
1975
8
A Stone In Heaven
1979
9
The Game of Empire
1985
10
We Claim These Stars
1959
11
Earthman, Go Home!
1960
12
Mayday Orbit
1961
14
Tiger by the Tail!
2010
15
8
The Long Night
1983

List of Future History Of The Polesotechnic League Books in Publication Order

List of Future History Of The Polesotechnic League Series in Chronological Order

List of Hadding Books in Publication Order

List of Harvest Of Stars Books in Publication Order

List of Hoka Books in Publication Order (with Gordon R. Dickson)

List of Hoka Collections in Publication Order (with Gordon R. Dickson)

List of Holger Danske Books in Publication Order

List of King Of Ys Books in Publication Order (with Karen Anderson)

List of Last Viking Books in Publication Order

List of Maurai Books in Publication Order

List of Millenium Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Legacy of Lehr (By: Katherine Kurtz)
1986
2
Chess With A Dragon (By: David Gerrold)
1987
3
A Dark Traveling (By: Roger Zelazny)
1987
4
Project Pendulum (By: Robert Silverberg)
1987
5
The Forever City (By: Richard A. Lupoff)
The Forever City (By: Richard A. Lupoff)
1988
6
The Year of the Ransom
1988
7
Joe Gosh (By: Tom De Haven)
Joe Gosh (By: Tom De Haven)
1988
8
A Place of Silver Silence (By: Ardath Mayhar)
1988
9
The Homecoming (By: Barry B. Longyear)
The Homecoming (By: Barry B. Longyear)
1989
10
Hong on the Range (By: William Wu)
Hong on the Range (By: William Wu)
1989
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List of Operation Otherworld Books in Publication Order

List of Psychotechnic League Books in Publication Order

List of Psychotechnic League Series in Chronological Order

List of Time Patrol Books in Publication Order

List of Trygve Yamamura Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Vault of the Ages
1952
2
The War of Two Worlds
1953
3
Brainwave
1954
4
10
The Broken Sword
1954
5
No World of Their Own / The Long Way Home
1955
6
Planet of No Return / Question and Answer
1956
7
The Enemy Stars / We Have Fed Our Seas
1958
8
Rogue Sword
1960
9
9
The High Crusade
1960
10
The Golden Slave
1960
11
Twilight World
1961
12
The Makeshift Rocket
1962
13
After Doomsday
1962
14
Shield
1963
15
Let the Spacemen Beware! / The Night Face
1963
16
Three Worlds To Conquer
1964
17
The Star Fox
1965
18
The Corridors of Time
1965
19
World Without Stars
1967
20
7.3
Tau Zero
1970
21
The Dancer From Atlantis
1971
22
6
The Byworlder
1971
23
Hrolf Kraki's Saga
1973
24
Inheritors of Earth (With: Gordon Eklund)
Inheritors of Earth (With: Gordon Eklund)
1974
25
6
Fire Time
1974
26
Homeward and Beyond
1975
27
The Winter of the World
1975
28
Two Worlds
1978
29
The Avatar
1978
30
The Merman's Children
1979
31
The Demon of Scattery (With: Mildred Downey Broxon)
The Demon of Scattery (With: Mildred Downey Broxon)
1979
32
6
The Devil's Game
1980
33
The Gods Laughed
1982
34
New America
1982
35
Maurai and Kith
1982
36
No Truce with Kings & Ship of Shadows (With: Fritz Leiber)
1989
37
10
The Boat of a Million Years
1989
38
Inconstant Star
1990
39
Alight in the Void
1991
40
Genesis
1995
41
Starfarers
1998
42
Mother of Kings
2001
43
For Love and Glory
2003

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Duel on Syrtis
1951
2
Inside Earth
1951
3
Security
1953
4
The Sensitive Man
1954
5
The Burning Bridge
1960
6
Industrial Revolution
1963
7
The Fox, the Dog, and the Griffin
1966
8
Losers' Night
1998
9
Going for Infinity
2002
10
The Valor of Cappen Varra
2010
11
Sentiment, Inc.
2010

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Orbit Unlimited
1961
2
Strangers From Earth
1961
3
The Makeshift Rocket & Un-Man and Other Novellas
1962
4
Time and Stars
1964
5
Seven Conquests
1969
6
Beyond the Beyond
1969
7
Tales of the Flying Mountains
1970
8
The Queen of Air and Darkness and Other Stories
1971
9
The Book of Poul Anderson / The Many Worlds of Poul Anderson
1974
10
Homebrew
1976
11
The Best of Poul Anderson
1976
12
The Night Face and Other Stories
1978
13
Fantasy
1981
14
Explorations
1981
15
The Dark Between Stars
1981
16
Winners
1981
17
Conflict
1983
18
Past Times
1984
19
The Unicorn Trade (With: Karen Anderson)
The Unicorn Trade (With: Karen Anderson)
1984
20
Dialogue with Darkness
1985
21
Space Folk
1989
22
Kinship with the Stars
1991
23
Armies of Elfland
1992
24
All One Universe
1996
25
To Outlive Eternity and Other Stories
2007
26
The Valor of Cappen Varra and Two Other Science Fiction Tales
2009
27
Two Worlds of Poul Anderson: Science Fiction from the Golden Age
2010
28
Fragile and Distant Suns
2010
29
Swordsmen from the Stars
2020

List of Collected Short Works Of Poul Anderson Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Conan (Lancer/Ace) Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Return of Conan (By: L. Sprague de Camp)
1957
2
Conan the Adventurer (By: Robert E. Howard)
1966
3
Conan the Warrior ( By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
4
Conan the Usurper ( By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
5
Conan the Conqueror (By: Robert E. Howard)
1967
6
Conan the Avenger (By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
7
Conan of the Isles (By: L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter)
1968
8
10
Conan (By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
9
Conan the Freebooter ( By: Robert E. Howard)
1968
10
Conan the Wanderer (By: Lin Carter)
1968
11
Conan of Cimmeria (By: Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter)
1969
12
10
Conan the Buccaneer (By: L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter)
1971
13
Conan of Aquilonia (By: L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter)
1977
14
Conan the Swordsman (By: L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, Björn Nyberg)
1978
15
Conan and the Sorcerer ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
Conan and the Sorcerer ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
1978
16
Conan the Liberator (By: L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter)
1979
17
Conan: The Road of Kings (By: Karl Edward Wagner)
1979
18
Conan: Sword of Skelos (By: Andrew J. Offutt)
Conan: Sword of Skelos (By: Andrew J. Offutt)
1979
19
Conan: The Sword of Skelos ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
Conan: The Sword of Skelos ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
1979
20
Conan and the Spider God ( By: L. Sprague de Camp)
1980
21
Conan the Rebel
1980
22
Conan the Mercenary ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
Conan the Mercenary ( By: Andrew J. Offutt)
1981
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List of The Pulp Writers Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Anthology of Sci-Fi V1
2013
2
Anthology of Sci-Fi V2
2013
3
Anthology of Sci-Fi V3
2013
4
Anthology of Sci-Fi V4
2013
5
Anthology of Sci-Fi V5
2013
6
Anthology of Sci-Fi V6
2013
7
Anthology of Sci-Fi V7
2013
8
Anthology of Sci-Fi V8
2013
9
Anthology of Sci-Fi V9
2013
10
Anthology of Sci-Fi V10
2013
11
Anthology of Sci-Fi V11
2013
12
Anthology of Sci-Fi V12
2013
13
Anthology of Sci-Fi V13
2013
14
Anthology of Sci-Fi V15
2013
15
Anthology of Sci-Fi V17
2013
16
Anthology of Sci-Fi V18
2013
17
Anthology of Sci-Fi V19
2013
18
Anthology of Sci-Fi V20
2013
19
Anthology of Sci-Fi V21, the Pulp Writers
2013
20
Anthology of Sci-Fi V22
2013
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Anthology series.

List of The Golden Age of Science Fiction Books in Publication Order (with James Blish, with Clifford D. Simak, with Fritz Leiber, with Robert Sheckley, with Harry Harrison, with Roger Dee, with Anthony Gilmore, with Robert Hoskins, with Richard Rein Smith)

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume VI (By: Robert Sheckley)
2016
2
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume IV (By: Robert Sheckley)
2018
3
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume X (With: James Blish, Clifford D. Simak, Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, Roger Dee, Anthony Gilmore, Robert Hoskins, Richard Rein Smith)
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume X (With: James Blish, Clifford D. Simak, Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, Roger Dee, Anthony Gilmore, Robert Hoskins, Richard Rein Smith)
2018
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List of Poul Anderson Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Astounding Science Fiction, November 1958
1958
2
Swords & Sorcery
1963
3
Alien Worlds
1964
4
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, 1965 July
1965
5
Analog Science Fiction And Fact, March 1967
1967
6
8
Dangerous Visions
1967
7
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, August 1967
1967
8
Nebula Award Stories 4
1968
9
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1968
1968
10
Backdrop of Stars
1968
11
Tales of Time and Space
1969
12
Swords Against Tomorrow
1970
13
Never In This World
1971
14
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971
1971
15
The Day the Sun Stood Still
1972
16
More Stories from the Hugo Winners, Vol. 2
1973
17
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: 20th Series
1973
18
8
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume II A
1973
19
The John W. Campbell Memorial Anthology / Astounding
1973
20
Continuum 2
1974
21
Wondermakers 2
1974
22
Final Stage: The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology
1974
23
Continuum 1
1974
24
Science Fiction Hall of Fame: The Novellas Book 1
1975
25
Science Fiction Today and Tomorrow: A Discursive Symposium
1975
26
Beyond Tomorrow
1976
27
A World Named Cleopatra
1977
28
Study War No More
1977
29
Other Worlds Volume 1
1979
30
Get Out of My Sky
1980
31
The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction
1980
32
Other Worlds Volume 2
1980
33
Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor
1982
34
Mercenaries of Tomorrow
1983
35
6
Berserker Base
1985
36
Moonsinger's Friends: An Anthology in Honor of Andre Norton
1985
37
Terrorists of Tomorrow
1985
38
Barbarians
1986
39
Space Wars
1988
40
Masterpieces of Fantasy and Enchantment
1988
41
Robert Adams' Book of Soldiers
1988
42
The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes
1989
43
A Separate Star: A Tribute to Rudyard Kipling
1989
44
Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories
1990
45
The Longest Voyage & Slowlightning
1991
46
The Night Fantastic
1991
47
Power
1991
48
10
After the King
1991
49
Murasaki
1992
50
The Science Fiction Century
1997
51
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 2001
2001
52
Supermen
2002
53
The Hard SF Renaissance
2003
54
The World Turned Upside Down
2005
55
Favorite Science Fiction Stories, Volume 2
2010
56
The Fleet
2011
57
Already Among Us
2012
58
Science Fiction Gems, Volume Four, Jack Sharkey and Others
2012
59
Anthology of Sci-Fi V21, the Pulp Writers
2013
60
Contact: Stories of the New World
2013
61
Anthropomorphic Aliens
2014
62
Classic Martian Stories
2014
63
Lieu: Science Fiction Short Stories
2015
64
Worst Contact
2016
65
The 12th Science Fiction MEGAPACK®
2016
66
The Realm of the Impossible
2017
67
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume XV
2018
68
The Golden Age of Science Fiction - Volume X
2018
69
Space Pioneers
2018
70
Born of the Sun: Adventures in Our Solar System
2020
71
Black Cat Weekly #29
2022
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Poul Anderson: Biography

Poul Anderson (Poul William Anderson) was born on November 25th, 1926. Poul passed away July 31st, 2001 at 74 years old. Poul Anderson was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA.

Poul Anderson (Poul William Anderson) is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 43 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1952 with the novel Vault of the Ages. The most recently released novel was For Love and Glory which was released in 2003.

Poul Anderson also wrote the Short Story Collections series which has 29 books including Orbit Unlimited and Strangers From Earth.

Poul Anderson: Awards & Accolades

Anderson's books have won multiple awards, Hrolf Kraki's Saga won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1974. A Midsummer Tempest won the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award, in 1975. Tau Zero won the Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work, in 1992.

The following novels by Poul Anderson were also nominated for these awards:

  • The Enemy Stars / We Have Fed Our Seas: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1959).
  • The High Crusade: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1961).
  • Tau Zero: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1971).
  • The Dancer From Atlantis: Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award (1973).
  • There Will Be Time: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1973).
  • Hrolf Kraki's Saga: Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award (1974).
  • The People of the Wind: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1974).
  • A Midsummer Tempest: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1975).
  • Fire Time: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1975).
  • The Boat of a Million Years: Hugo Award, Best Novel (1990).
  • After the King: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1992).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Poul Anderson are:

  1. Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation Series.
  2. Robert A. Heinlein, author of the novel: Stranger in a Strange Land.
  3. Larry Niven, author of the Ringworld Series.
  4. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  5. Arthur C. Clarke, author of the Space Odyssey Series.

Poul Anderson: F.A.Q

When was Poul Anderson Born?

Poul Anderson was born on November 25th, 1926.

When did Poul Anderson die?

Poul Anderson died on July 31st, 2001 at 74 years old.

Where was Poul Anderson Born?

Poul Anderson was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA.

What book awards has Poul Anderson won?

Hrolf Kraki's Saga: British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1974).
A Midsummer Tempest: Mythopoeic Award Fantasy Award (1975).
Tau Zero: Seiun Award Best Translated Long Work (1992).

What was the first book Poul Anderson wrote?

The first novel written by Poul Anderson was Duel on Syrtis, published in 1951.

What was the most recent book Poul Anderson wrote?

His most recently released work was Swordsmen from the Stars on April 5th, 2020.

How many books has Poul Anderson written?

Poul Anderson has written 154 books across 25 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 14 books in the Flandry Series
  • 7 books in the Future History Of The Polesotechnic League Series
  • 1 book in the Hadding Series
  • 4 books in the Harvest Of Stars Series
  • 4 books in the Hoka Series
  • 1 Hoka Collections
  • 2 books in the Holger Danske Series
  • 4 books in the King Of Ys Series
  • 3 books in the Last Viking Series
  • 4 books in the Maurai Series
  • 1 book in the Millenium Series
  • 2 books in the Operation Otherworld Series
  • 6 books in the Psychotechnic League Series
  • 3 books in the Time Patrol Series
  • 3 books in the Trygve Yamamura Series
  • 43 Standalone Novels
  • 11 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 29 Short Story Collections
  • 7 books in the Collected Short Works Of Poul Anderson Series
  • 3 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Conan (Lancer/Ace) Series
  • 1 book in The Pulp Writers Series

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