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Edward E. Smith

4 series 17 books in order 1928–1987

Edward Smith was an American food engineer and author born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, who earned degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry before writing The Skylark of Space, finished in 1920 but not published until 1928. He worked as a food technologist and for the U.S. Army during World War II, and continued writing until his death in 1965.

Born
1890
Active years
1928–1987
Known for
Skylark, Lensman series, Family D'Alembert, The Skylark of Space

Series by Edward E. Smith

Skylark

4 books in order · 1948–1986

Lensman series

10 books in order · 1950–1987

  1. Cover of First Lensman

    First Lensman

    1950 · Edward E. Smith

    First Lensman is a space opera novel written by American author E. E. Smith. It was first published in 1950 by Fantasy Press, with an initial print…

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  2. Cover of Galactic Patrol

    Galactic Patrol

    1950 · Edward E. Smith

    Galactic Patrol is a 1937 novel by Edward Elmer Smith. The pirates of Boskone, masterminded by a super-scientist, raid at will with fleets that…

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  3. Cover of Grey Lensman

    Grey Lensman

    1971 · Edward E. Smith

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    Gray Lensman

    1951 · Edward E. Smith

    Grey Lensman is a 1951 science fiction novel by American writer Edward Elmer Smith, first published in book form by Fantasy Press in an edition of…

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  5. Cover of Second Stage Lensman

    Second Stage Lensman

    1984 · Edward E. Smith

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  6. Cover of Second stage Lensmen

    Second stage Lensmen

    1953 · Edward E. Smith

    Kim Kinnison is the Number One Man of his time and is given the dangerous mission of infiltrating the Boskonian organization. His task is to fully…

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  7. Cover of The Vortex blaster

    The Vortex blaster

    1960 · Edward E. Smith

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Family D'Alembert

2 books in order · 1976

The Skylark of Space

1 book in order · 1928

  1. The Skylark of Space

    1928 · Edward E. Smith

    The Skylark of Space is a 1928 book by Edward E. Smith, Lee Hawkins Garby. It is book 2 of the series The Skylark of Space.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Edward E. Smith written?

We list 17 books by Edward E. Smith across 4 series, published between 1928–1987 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Edward E. Smith's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Skylark Three.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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