Where to start with Michael Moorcock
Begin with The White Wolf, the first book in The Elric Saga. It introduces Elric of Melnibone, a central figure in Moorcock’s work and a defining presence in fantasy literature. Proceed through the series in publication order, which follows the chronological development of Elric’s story across multiple volumes. The Elric Saga is Moorcock’s most prominent series and serves as a natural entry point due to its foundational role in his oeuvre. After completing the Elric Saga, explore other series in publication order as desired—such as The von Bek family, The History of the Runestaff, or The Cornelius Quartet—each of which stands independently but contributes to Moorcock’s broader fictional landscape.
Series by Michael Moorcock
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Buy on Amazon1965 · Michael Moorcock and Michael Chabon
Stormbringer is a 1965 novel by Michael Moorcock that features the character Elric of Melniboné. It is a fix-up of four previously published stories…
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Elric of Melniboné is a 1972 fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock. It is the first original full-length novel to feature Elric, the last emperor of the…
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In this final volume of the Eternal Champion sequence, the Champion makes a fearsome journey to Tanelorm in search of resolution, and the avatars of…
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On an aged Earth of antique cities and crystal machines, the Dark Empire of Gran Bretan, led by Baron Meliadus, conquers Europe's city-states. Dorian…
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1972 · Michael Moorcock and Neil Gaiman
Elric of Melniboné is a 1972 fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock. It is the first original full-length novel to feature Elric, the last emperor of the…
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1976 · Michael Moorcock
The Sailor on the Seas of Fate is the second novel featuring Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock, published in 1976. It is the third book in the…
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Karl Glogauer is a modern professional searching for meaning through shallow relationships and a meaningless job. His internal conflicts stem from…
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Breakfast in the Ruins: A Novel of Inhumanity is a 1972 novel by Michael Moorcock that blends historical and speculative fiction. It was first…
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The Jewel in the Skull is a 1967 fantasy novel by English writer Michael Moorcock. It is the first in the four-volume History of the Runestaff.…
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1968 · Michael Moorcock
The Mad God's Amulet is a fantasy novel written by English author Michael Moorcock. It was first published in 1968 under the title Sorcerer's Amulet.…
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The Sword of Dawn (The History of the Runestaff, Vol 3)
1968 · Michael Moorcock
The Sword of Dawn (The History of the Runestaff, Vol 3) is a 1977 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series The History of the Runestaff.…
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The Runestaff is a novel by British author Michael Moorcock, first published in 1969 under the title The Secret of the Runestaff. The book is part of…
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1981 · Michael Moorcock
The War Hound and the World's Pain is a 1981 fantasy novel by English writer Michael Moorcock, the first of the "von Bek" series of novels. (Summary…
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The City in the Autumn Stars is a science fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock, the second in the Von Bek trilogy. Published in 1986 by Grafton, the…
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Von Bek is a 1995 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series The von Bek family. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Horror. The listed edition runs…
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1969 · Michael Moorcock
The Final Programme is a novel by British science fiction and fantasy writer Michael Moorcock. Written in 1965 as the underground culture was…
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A Cure for Cancer is a 1971 novel by British author Michael Moorcock, published by Allison & Busby Ltd. in London. The book is part of Moorcock's…
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The English Assassin: A Romance of Entropy is a 1972 novel by British writer Michael Moorcock. It was published in the UK by Allison & Busby and in…
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The Condition of Muzak is a 1977 novel by British author Michael Moorcock, published by Allison & Busby. It is the final book in Moorcock's Jerry…
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1971 · Michael Moorcock
The Warlord of the Air is a 1971 British alternate history novel by Michael Moorcock. It follows Oswald Bastable, an Edwardian soldier stationed in…
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The Land Leviathan is a 1974 novel by Michael Moorcock, originally subtitled "A New Scientific Romance." It is considered an early example of…
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The Steel Tsar is a 1981 sci-fi/alternate history novel by Michael Moorcock, first published by Granada. It is the final book of Moorcock's A Nomad…
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1970 · Michael Moorcock
The Eternal Champion is a fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock, first written in the late 1950s and published as a magazine novella in 1962. Moorcock…
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1970 · Michael Moorcock
Phoenix in Obsidian is a 1970 science fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock, the second book following the adventures of the Eternal Champion as he is…
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The Dragon in the Sword is a 1986 novel by Michael Moorcock, part of his Erekosë series. It is the final book in the series, following The Eternal…
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Maxim Arturovitch Pyatnitski, born in 1900 in Kiev, recounts his early years during the revolutionary period of Russian history, exalting the Slavic…
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1976 · Michael Moorcock
The Adventures of Una Persson and Catherine Cornelius in the 20th Century: A Romance is a 1976 novel by British writer Michael Moorcock. It is part…
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1981 · Michael Moorcock
The Entropy Tango is a 1981 novel by Michael Moorcock featuring Jerry Cornelius, a fictional character the English author created as an urban…
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2002 · Michael Moorcock
Firing the Cathedral is a 2002 novella by British fantasy and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock, forming part of his long-running Jerry…
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The Knight of the Swords is a 1971 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 1 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, Fantasy.
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Queen of the Swords (The Chronicles of Corum, No 2)
1986 · Michael Moorcock
Queen of the Swords (The Chronicles of Corum, No 2) is a 1986 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 2 of the series Corum. OpenLibrary readers rate it…
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King Of The Swords (King of the Swords)
1971 · Michael Moorcock
King Of The Swords (King of the Swords) is a 1986 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary…
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1974 · Michael Moorcock
Bull And The Spear (Chronicles of Corum, Bk. 4) is a 1974 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 4 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Literary…
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The Oak and the Ram (Chronicles of Corum #5) is a 1974 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 5 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary…
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1974 · Michael Moorcock
The Sword and the Stallion is a 1974 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 6 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Fantasy.
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1971 · Michael Moorcock
King Of The Swords (King of the Swords) is a 1986 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series Corum. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary…
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1976 · Michael Moorcock
The End of All Songs is a 1976 book by Michael Moorcock. It is book 3 of the series The Dancers at the End of Time. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Michael Moorcock written?
We list 57 books by Michael Moorcock across 13 series, published between 1962–2022 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Michael Moorcock's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Von Bek.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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