Samuel R. Delany
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Samuel R. Delany is a prolific American author known for his diverse and expansive writing career spanning over five decades. His unique blend of science fiction fantasy and literary fiction has captivated readers worldwide. Delany's writing style is characterized by complex lyrical prose and an unwavering commitment to exploring the human condition. His typical genres include science fiction fantasy and queer literature which often intersect in innovative and provocative ways. Delany's books have gained popularity for their unapologetic examination of social justice issues such as racism sexism and homophobia as well as their unflinching exploration of the intersectionality of identity. His seminal works such as 'Dhalgren' and 'Babel-17' showcase his bold experimentation with language and form. With 90 books in publication order Delany's oeuvre is a testament to his boundless creativity and unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of the literary imagination.
1. The Hugo Winners [volume I] (1962) Buy on Amazon
2. The jewels of Aptor (1962) Buy on Amazon
3. The Hugo Winners Volumes one and two (1962) Buy on Amazon
4. The towers of Toron (1964) Buy on Amazon
5. The ballad of beta 2 (1965) Buy on Amazon
6. City of a Thousand Suns (1965) Buy on Amazon
7. Babel-17 (1966) Buy on Amazon
8. The fall of the towers (1966) Buy on Amazon
9. Out of the Dead City (1966) Buy on Amazon
10. The Einstein intersection (1967) Buy on Amazon
11. Nova (1968) Buy on Amazon
12. Driftglass (1971) Buy on Amazon
13. Quark/2 (1971) Buy on Amazon
14. The Hugo Winners Volume 2 (1962 - 1970) (1973) Buy on Amazon
15. Dhalgren (1975) Buy on Amazon
16. Triton (1976) Buy on Amazon
17. We Who Are About To... (1977) Buy on Amazon
18. Empire star (1977) Buy on Amazon
19. The jewel-hinged jaw (1977) Buy on Amazon
20. Ballad of Beta-2 and Empire Star (1977) Buy on Amazon
21. The American shore (1978) Buy on Amazon
22. Empire (1978) Buy on Amazon
23. Tales of Nevèrÿon (1979) Buy on Amazon
24. Heavenly breakfast (1979) Buy on Amazon
25. The Tides of Lust (1980) Buy on Amazon
26. Nebula Winners Thirteen (Nebula Winners 13) (1980) Buy on Amazon
27. Distant Stars (1981) Buy on Amazon
28. Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Four (1981) Buy on Amazon
29. Yesterday's Tomorrows (1982) Buy on Amazon
30. Neveryóna (1983) Buy on Amazon
31. Green Lantern co-starring Green Arrow (1983) Buy on Amazon
32. Stars in my pocket like grains of sand (1984) Buy on Amazon
33. Starboard Wine (1984) Buy on Amazon
34. Flight from Nevèrÿon (1985) Buy on Amazon
35. The complete Nebula award-winning fiction of Samuel R. Delaney (1986) Buy on Amazon
36. The motion of light in water (1988) Buy on Amazon
37. Wagner/Artaud (1988) Buy on Amazon
38. Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo (1988) Buy on Amazon
39. The Straits of Messina (1989) Buy on Amazon
40. The Bridge of Lost Desire (1990) Buy on Amazon
41. Radical Utopias; Walk to the End of the World The Female Man Triton (1990) Buy on Amazon
42. They fly at Çiron (1993) Buy on Amazon
43. Equinox (1993) Buy on Amazon
44. Hogg (1994) Buy on Amazon
45. The Mad Man (1994) Buy on Amazon
46. Return to Nevèrÿon (1994) Buy on Amazon
47. Silent interviews (1994) Buy on Amazon
48. Atlantis (1995) Buy on Amazon
49. Trouble on Triton (1996) Buy on Amazon
50. Off Limits (1996) Buy on Amazon
51. Longer views (1996) Buy on Amazon
52. Bread & wine (1998) Buy on Amazon
53. Times Square Red Times Square Blue (Sexual Cultures) (1999) Buy on Amazon
54. Shorter views (1999) Buy on Amazon
55. 1984 (2000) Buy on Amazon
56. Black Gay Man (2001) Buy on Amazon
57. Aye and Gomorrah (2003) Buy on Amazon
58. Phallos (2004) Buy on Amazon
59. About writing (2005) Buy on Amazon
60. Dark Reflections (2007) Buy on Amazon
61. Conversations with Samuel R. Delany (2009) Buy on Amazon
62. Partners in Wonder (2009) Buy on Amazon
63. Science Fiction Megapack (2011) Buy on Amazon
64. Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders (2012) Buy on Amazon
65. Unbearables Big Book of Sex (2012) Buy on Amazon
66. First Science Fiction Megapack (2013) Buy on Amazon
67. Motion of Light in Water (2014) Buy on Amazon
68. Flight from Neveryon (2014) Buy on Amazon
69. Tales of Neveryon (2014) Buy on Amazon
70. Neveryona : or (2014) Buy on Amazon
71. Giant Science-Fiction Six-Pack (2014) Buy on Amazon
72. A B C: Three Short Novels: The Jewels of Aptor The Ballad of Beta-2 They Fly at Ciron (2015) Buy on Amazon
73. Speaking Volumes (2015) Buy on Amazon
74. Captives of the Flame (2016) Buy on Amazon
75. In Search of Silence (2016) Buy on Amazon
76. Novels of Samuel R. Delany Volume One (2017) Buy on Amazon
77. Jewels of Aptor (2017) Buy on Amazon
78. The Atheist in the Attic (2018) Buy on Amazon
79. Particulates (2018) Buy on Amazon
80. Letters from Amherst (2019) Buy on Amazon
81. Voyage Orestes! (2019) Buy on Amazon
82. Magic (2019) Buy on Amazon
83. Theater of terror (2019) Buy on Amazon
84. Occasional Views Volume 1 (2021) Buy on Amazon
85. Of Solids and Surds (2021) Buy on Amazon
86. Occasional Views (2021) Buy on Amazon
87. Occasional Views Volume 2 (2022) Buy on Amazon
88. Altcomics 7 (2022) Buy on Amazon
89. Compact Magazine 1 (2023) Buy on Amazon
90. Big Joe (2025) Buy on Amazon
About Samuel R. Delany
Samuel R. Delany is a renowned American author novelist and professor celebrated for his innovative and provocative contributions to the world of science fiction and beyond. Born in 1942 in Harlem New York Delany's early life was marked by a deep love for literature and a keen awareness of the complexities of identity culture and power.
Throughout his career Delany has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre experimenting with non-traditional narrative structures styles and themes. His writing often explores the intersections of technology society and human experience creating rich immersive worlds that invite readers to engage with the complexities of the human condition. His unique blend of intellectual curiosity emotional depth and lyrical prose has captivated readers and earned him a devoted following.
Delany's work has been widely praised for its nuance sophistication and unflinching honesty tackling topics such as identity power dynamics and the social implications of technological advancements. His novels often blur the lines between science fiction fantasy and social commentary creating a unique and thrilling reading experience. As a result readers have come to appreciate Delany's books for their intellectual depth emotional resonance and sheer creative innovation cementing his reputation as one of the most important and influential science fiction writers of his generation.