Edward Elmer Smith

SMITH, EDWARD ELMER, 1890 to 1965

Edward Elmer Smith

Food engineer and author.

Also wrote as E. E. "Doc" Smith

Books
9
Editions tracked
17
First editions
8
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Edward Elmer Smith books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1939Gray LensmanStreet & Smith Publications
  2. 1946The Skylark of SpaceThe Southgate Press
  3. 1948Triplanetary, a Tale of Cosmic AdventureFantasy Press
  4. 1949Skylark Of ValeronFantasy Press
  5. 1950First LensmanFantasy Press
  6. 1953Second Stage LensmenFantasy Press
  7. 1954Children Of The LensFantasy Press
  8. 1966Skylark DuquesnePyramid Books
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What order should I read Edward Elmer Smith's books in?

In publication order they begin with Galactic Patrol (1937), then Gray Lensman (1939) and The Skylark of Space (1946). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Edward Elmer Smith's first book?

The earliest book we list is Galactic Patrol, first published in 1937.

When was Edward Elmer Smith born?

Edward Elmer Smith was born in 1890 and died in 1965.

How many Edward Elmer Smith books does MyVolumes track?

We track 9 books by Edward Elmer Smith across 17 editions, 8 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Edward Elmer Smith book is a first edition?

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