L. Sprague De Camp

1907–2000

7 series 35 books in order 1941–2011

Lyon Sprague de Camp, known as L. Sprague de Camp, was an American writer who worked in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, and biography. His career spanned 60 years, during which he authored more than 100 books. These included novels, non-fiction works, and biographies of other fantasy writers. De Camp was recognized for his contributions to speculative fiction and his extensive body of written work. He was also an author of non-fiction, covering a range of subjects beyond the speculative genres.

Born: 1907
Active years: 1941–2011
Known for: Lancer/Ace Conan Series, Novarian series, Harold Shea, Pusadian series

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Series by L. Sprague De Camp

Lancer/Ace Conan Series

5 books in order · 1967–1983

Conan the Conqueror

1983 · Robert E. Howard

Of the 21 Conan tales Robert E. Howard completed, Hour of the Dragon was the only novel-length story, considered by some the very best of the series.…
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Conan

1967 · Robert E. Howard
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Conan of the Isles

1968 · L. Sprague De Camp
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Conan of Cimmeria

1974 · Robert E. Howard
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Conan the Buccaneer

1975 · L. Sprague De Camp

Conan the Buccaneer follows the adventures of Conan as he searches for a beautiful princess and a king's treasure. His journey takes him to the edge…
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Novarian series

5 books in order · 1973–1989

Harold Shea

12 books in order · 1941–2007

Pusadian series

4 books in order · 1951–1958

Viagens Interplanetarias

8 books in order · 1949–2011

Gnome Conan Series

2 books in order · 1957–1983

Conan the Conqueror

1983 · Robert E. Howard

Of the 21 Conan tales Robert E. Howard completed, Hour of the Dragon was the only novel-length story, considered by some the very best of the series.…
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The Return of Conan

1957 · L. Sprague De Camp
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Bantam Conan Series

7 books in order · 1979–2002

Conan the Swordsman

2002 · L. Sprague De Camp

The barbarian giant of the savage Hyborian world follows his quest to protect kingdoms from deadly adversaries. This is the Bantam Books publisher…
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Conan the liberator

1980 · L. Sprague De Camp

Conan the liberator is a 1980 book by L. Sprague De Camp. It is book 2 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog genres: Sword And Sorcery, Literary…
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The sword of Skelos

1979 · Andrew J. Offutt

The sword of Skelos is a 1979 book by Andrew J. Offutt. It is book 3 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog genres: Sword And Sorcery, Literary…
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The road of kings

1979 · Karl Edward Wagner
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Conan and the Spider God

1982 · L. Sprague De Camp
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Conan the rebel

1980 · Poul Anderson
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Controlling urban growth, but for whom?

1982 · L. Sprague De Camp

Controlling urban growth, but for whom? is a 1982 book by L. Sprague De Camp, Lin Carter. It is book 7 of the series Bantam Conan Series. Catalog…
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How many books has L. Sprague De Camp written?

We list 35 books by L. Sprague De Camp across 7 series, published between 1941–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

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