Eight Worlds Books in Order
The Eight Worlds books in order are 3 books by John Varley, published 1992 to 1998. Start with Steel Beach (1992).
- Books
- 3
- Published
- 1992 to 1998
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Reading order
All 3 Eight Worlds books in order, from Wikidata (CC0); the ones we have catalogued link to their pages.
- 1Steel Beach1992
- 2The Golden Globe1998
- 3The John Varley Reader2004
Editions we track
| No. | Cover | Book | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Steel Beach First | 1992 | – | |
| – | Steel Beach | 1993 | – | |
| – | The Golden Globe First | 1998 | – |
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Eight Worlds books in?
Start with Steel Beach (1992), then Steel Beach and The Golden Globe. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Eight Worlds books are there?
We list 3 books in the Eight Worlds series, from 1992 to 1998.
What is the first Eight Worlds book?
Steel Beach, first published in 1992, is the first book in the Eight Worlds series.
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