FULLER, R. BUCKMINSTER, 1895 to 1983

R. Buckminster Fuller

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Earliest first editionNine Chains to the MoonLippincott, 1938 Most editions trackedCritical Path2 editions
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R. Buckminster Fuller books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Nine Chains to the Moon1938
  2. 2Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth1968
  3. 3Critical Path1981
  4. 4Grunch of Giants1983
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1938Nine Chains to the MoonLippincott
  2. 1981Critical PathSt. Martin's Press
  3. 1983Grunch of GiantsSt. Martin's Press
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What order should I read R. Buckminster Fuller's books in?

In publication order they begin with Nine Chains to the Moon (1938), then Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth (1968) and Critical Path (1981). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was R. Buckminster Fuller's first book?

The earliest book we list is Nine Chains to the Moon, first published in 1938.

When was R. Buckminster Fuller born?

R. Buckminster Fuller was born in 1895 and died in 1983.

How many R. Buckminster Fuller books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by R. Buckminster Fuller across 6 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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