Stanisław Lem
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LEM, STANISŁAW, 1921 to 2006

Stanisław Lem

Polish science fiction author, philosopher and futurologist, studied medical doctor.

Books
15
Editions tracked
27
First editions
3
Nationality
Poland

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Earliest first editionMemoirs Found in a BathtubSeabury Press, 1973 Most editions trackedEden2 editions
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Stanisław Lem books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Hospital of the Transfiguration1955
  2. 2Eden1958
  3. 3Return from the Stars1961
  4. 4Solaris1961
  5. 5The Invincible1964
  6. 6The Cyberiad1965
  7. 7His Master’s Voice1968
  8. 8Tales of Pirx the Pilot1968
  9. 9The Futurological Congress1971
  10. 10The Star Diaries1971
  11. 11Memoirs Found in a Bathtub1973
  12. 12Mortal Engines1977
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  1. 13A Perfect Vacuum1979
  2. 14Fiasco1986
  3. 15Peace on Earth1986
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1973Memoirs Found in a BathtubSeabury Press
  2. 1977Mortal EnginesSeabury Press
  3. 1979A Perfect VacuumHarcourt Brace Jovanovich
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What order should I read Stanisław Lem's books in?

In publication order they begin with Hospital of the Transfiguration (1955), then Eden (1958) and Return from the Stars (1961). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Stanisław Lem's first book?

The earliest book we list is Hospital of the Transfiguration, first published in 1955.

When was Stanisław Lem born?

Stanisław Lem was born in 1921 and died in 2006.

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We track 15 books by Stanisław Lem across 27 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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