Roger Zelazny

Roger Zelazny

Roger Zelazny was born in Euclid, Ohio, USA on May 13th, 1937 and passed away at the age of 58 on June 14th, 1995.

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Roger Zelazny Stats: The highest rated book by Roger Zelazny on Book Notification is Nine Princes in Amber, the first novel in the Chronicles Of Amber series. The second-highest rated book is The Chronicles of Amber, a Collection novel.

The most read book by Roger Zelazny on Book Notification is Nine Princes in Amber, the first novel in the Chronicles Of Amber series. The second most read book is The Guns of Avalon (Chronicles Of Amber #2).

Below is a complete list of Roger Zelazny books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Roger Zelazny is the Chronicles Of Amber Series.

List of Chronicles Of Amber Books in Publication Order

List of Chronicles Of Amber Collections in Publication Order

List of The Dawn of Amber Books in Publication Order

List of Changeling Saga Books in Publication Order

List of Dilvish Stories Books in Publication Order

List of Francis Sandow Books in Publication Order

List of Millennial Contest Books in Publication Order (with Robert Sheckley)

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
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 (By: Poul Anderson)
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 Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
9
This Immortal / …And Call Me Conrad
1966
2
6
The Dream Master / He Who Shapes
1966
3
7.5
Lord of Light
1967
4
6
Damnation Alley
1968
5
8
Creatures of Light and Darkness
1969
6
6
Jack of Shadows
1971
7
6
Today We Choose Faces
1973
8
6
Doorways in the Sand
1976
9
Bridge of Ashes
1976
10
10
Deus Irae (With: Philip K. Dick)
1976
11
6
Roadmarks
1979
12
To Spin is Miracle Cat
1981
13
6
Eye of Cat
1982
14
Coils (With: Fred Saberhagen)
1982
15
The Black Throne (With: Fred Saberhagen)
1990
16
6
The Mask of Loki (With: Thomas T. Thomas)
1990
17
Flare (With: Thomas T. Thomas)
1992
18
7.3
A Night in the Lonesome October
1993
19
Wilderness (With: Gerald Hausman)
Wilderness (With: Gerald Hausman)
1994
20
Donnerjack (With: Jane Lindskold)
1997
21
Psychoshop (With: Alfred Bester)
1998
22
Lord Demon (With: Jane Lindskold)
1999
23
The Dead Man's Brother
2009

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Collected Stories Of Collections in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Threshold
2009
2
Power & Light
2009
3
This Mortal Mountain
2009
4
Last Exit to Babylon
2009
5
Nine Black Doves
2009
6
The Road to Amber
2009
7
The Ides of Octember: A Pictorial Bibliography of Roger Zelazny (With: David G. Grubbs, Christopher S. Kovacs, Ann Crimmins, Alice N.S. Lewis)
The Ides of Octember: A Pictorial Bibliography of Roger Zelazny (With: David G. Grubbs, Christopher S. Kovacs, Ann Crimmins, Alice N.S. Lewis)
2010
8
The Ides of Octember: A Pictorial Bibliography of Roger Zelazny (By: Christopher S. Kovacs)
2010
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Four for Tomorrow
1965
2
6
The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth
1971
3
Poems
1974
4
6
My Name is Legion
1976
5
The Illustrated Roger Zelazny
1978
6
6
The Last Defender of Camelot
1980
7
6
Unicorn Variation
1981
8
When Pussywillows Last in the Catyard Bloomed and Other Poems
1985
9
Frost and Fire
1989
10
Here There Be Dragons & Way Up High
1992
11
Manna From Heaven
2003
12
The Magic
2018

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Roger Zelazny Anthologies in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Shores Beneath
0
2
New Worlds of Fantasy / Step Outside Your Mind
1967
3
8
Dangerous Visions
1967
4
Dangerous Visions 3
1967
5
Nebula Awards 3
1968
6
Great Short Novels of Science Fiction
1970
7
On Our Way to the Future
1970
8
This Side of Infinity
1972
9
A Day in the Life
1972
10
Wondermakers 2
1974
11
Fantastic Stories Special - 1975 Sword & Sorcery Annual
1975
12
Nebula Award Stories Ten
1976
13
The Best From Galaxy, Volume IV
1976
14
Science Fiction Discoveries
1976
15
Beyond Tomorrow
1976
16
Other Worlds
1978
17
The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction
1980
18
Other Worlds Volume 2
1980
19
Chrysalis 10
1983
20
6
Berserker Base
1985
21
Terry's Universe: Science fiction's finest writers join in honoring the memory of Terry Carr
1987
22
The Monster Book of Monsters
1988
23
Robert Adams' Book of Soldiers
1988
24
The Best of the Nebulas
1989
25
Hidden Turnings
1989
26
The Seventh Omni Book of Science Fiction
1989
27
Drabble II: Double Century
1990
28
Modern Classics of Science Fiction
1991
29
Sea-Cursed
1994
30
Omni Visions Two
1994
31
8
Black Thorn, White Rose
1994
32
Superheroes
1995
33
Warriors of Blood and Dreams
1995
34
Angels!
1995
35
Cthulhu 2000
1995
36
Forever After
1995
37
Modern Classics of Fantasy
1997
38
Explorers
2000
39
Supermen
2002
40
A.I.s
2004
41
Fantasy For Good
2014
42
Shadows & Reflections
2018
43
Robots Through the Ages
2023
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Roger Zelazny: Biography

Roger Zelazny (Roger Joseph Zelazny) was born on May 13th, 1937. Roger passed away June 14th, 1995 at 58 years old. Roger Zelazny was born in Euclid, Ohio, USA.

Roger Zelazny (Roger Joseph Zelazny) is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 23 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1966 with the novel This Immortal / …And Call Me Conrad. The most recently released novel was The Dead Man's Brother which was released in 2009.

Roger Zelazny also wrote the Short Story Collections series which has 12 books including Four for Tomorrow and The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth.

Roger Zelazny: Awards & Accolades

Zelazny's books have won multiple awards, This Immortal / …And Call Me Conrad won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1966 as well as the Seiun Award - Best Translated Long Work in 1976. Lord of Light won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1968. Unicorn Variation won the Seiun Award, Best Translated Short Story, in 1984. 24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai won the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 1986. Permafrost won the Hugo Award, Best Novelette, in 1987.

Roger Zelazny books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Nine Princes in Amber was nominated for the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award, in 1971. Jack of Shadows was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1972. The Guns of Avalon was nominated for the Mythopoeic Award, Fantasy Award, in 1973. Doorways in the Sand was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1976. Black Thorn, White Rose was nominated for the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 1995.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Roger Zelazny are:

  1. Frank Herbert, author of the Dune Series.
  2. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings Series.
  4. Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the Earthsea Cycle Series.
  5. Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation Series.

Roger Zelazny: F.A.Q

When was Roger Zelazny Born?

Roger Zelazny was born on May 13th, 1937.

When did Roger Zelazny die?

Roger Zelazny died on June 14th, 1995 at 58 years old.

Where was Roger Zelazny Born?

Roger Zelazny was born in Euclid, Ohio, USA.

What book awards has Roger Zelazny won?

This Immortal / …And Call Me Conrad: Hugo Award Best Novel (1966), Seiun Award Best Translated Long Work (1976).
Lord of Light: Hugo Award Best Novel (1968).
Unicorn Variation: Seiun Award Best Translated Short Story (1984).
24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai: Hugo Award Best Novella (1986).
Permafrost: Hugo Award Best Novelette (1987).

What was the first book Roger Zelazny wrote?

The first novel written by Roger Zelazny was Four for Tomorrow, published in 1965.

What was the most recent book Roger Zelazny wrote?

His most recently released work was Seven Tales in Amber (a short story) on January 1st, 2019.

How many books has Roger Zelazny written?

Roger Zelazny has written 70 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 10 books in the Chronicles Of Amber Series
  • 2 Chronicles Of Amber Collections
  • 3 books in the Changeling Saga Series
  • 2 books in the Dilvish Stories Series
  • 2 books in the Francis Sandow Series
  • 3 books in the Millennial Contest Series
  • 1 book in the Millenium Series
  • 23 Standalone Novels
  • 4 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 7 Collected Stories Of Collections
  • 12 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books

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    Daniel M
    Daniel M
    6 months ago

    Zelazny’s “Amber” series is one of the best fantasy series I’ve read. It is one of the very few books/series’ that I’ve read multiple times and I used to buy extra copies to give to friends when they asked for recommendations.

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