Jack Williamson

WILLIAMSON, JACK, 1908 to 2006

Jack Williamson books in order

American science fiction writer.

Also wrote as Nils O. Sonderlund, Will Stewart

Books
4
Editions tracked
4
First editions
4
Nationality
United States
Born
Bisbee, 1908
Died
Portales, 2006

Jack Williamson wrote 4 books we track between 1948 and 2001; in publication order they begin with Darker Than You Think (1948).

Life

About Jack Williamson

Writer

Known as
writer, novelist, science fiction writer
Genres
speculative fiction, science fiction
Citizenship
United States
Also wrote as
Nils O. Sonderlund, Will Stewart

Background

Educated at
Eastern New Mexico University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado
Influenced by
Abraham Grace Merritt, Edward Elmer Smith, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum

Awards and honours

  • Pilgrim Award (1973)
  • Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award (1976)
  • Hugo Award for Best Related Work (1985)
  • Edward E. Smith Memorial Award (1985)
  • World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (1994)
  • Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (1997)
  • Nebula Award for Best Novella (2002)
  • Hugo Award for Best Novella (2001)

Notable works

  • Undersea Trilogy
  • Saga of Cuckoo
  • Starchild Trilogy

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Jack Williamson in 32 languages.

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Reading guide

Jack Williamson books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1948Darker Than You ThinkFantasy Press
  2. 1952The Legion of TimeFantasy Press
  3. 1963The Starchild TrilogyDoubleday
  4. 2001Terraforming EarthTor
Books and editions

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read Jack Williamson's books in?

In publication order they begin with Darker Than You Think (1948), then The Legion of Time (1952) and The Starchild Trilogy (1963). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Jack Williamson's first book?

The earliest book we list is Darker Than You Think, first published in 1948.

When was Jack Williamson born?

Jack Williamson was born in 1908 and died in 2006.

How many Jack Williamson books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Jack Williamson across 4 editions, 4 of them first editions.

What awards has Jack Williamson won?

Jack Williamson has won Pilgrim Award (1973), Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award (1976), Hugo Award for Best Related Work (1985), Edward E. Smith Memorial Award (1985), according to Wikidata.

Did Jack Williamson write under another name?

Yes: Jack Williamson also published as Nils O. Sonderlund, Will Stewart. Those books are listed here under the one author.