STAPLEDON, OLAF, 1886 to 1950

Olaf Stapledon

British novelist and philosopher.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 5
First editions: 4
Nationality: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Earliest first editionLast and First MenMethuen, 1930 Most editions trackedStar Maker2 editions

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1930Last and First MenMethuen
1935Odd JohnMethuen & Co. London, 36 Essex Street Strand W.C.2
1944SiriusSecker & Warburg
1961Star MakerBerkley

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Last and First Men

Olaf Stapledon · first published 1930

1st Methuen1930 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Odd John

Olaf Stapledon · first published 1935

1st Methuen & Co. London, 36 Essex Street Strand W.C.21935 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Sirius

Olaf Stapledon · first published 1944

1st Secker & Warburg1944 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon · first published 1961

1st Berkley1961 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
Penguin Books1972 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Olaf Stapledon's books in?

In publication order they begin with Last and First Men (1930), then Odd John (1935) and Sirius (1944). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Olaf Stapledon's first book?

The earliest book we list is Last and First Men, first published in 1930.

When was Olaf Stapledon born?

Olaf Stapledon was born in 1886 and died in 1950.

How many Olaf Stapledon books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Olaf Stapledon across 5 editions, 4 of them first editions.

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