Philip Francis Nowlan

1888–1940

2 series 4 books in order

Philip Francis Nowlan (1888-1940) was an American science fiction writer, best known as the creator of Buck Rogers. He is credited on our catalog with Armageddon—2419 A.D., The Airlords of Han, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born: 1888
Known for: Buck Rogers, Buck Rogers in the 25th century

Series by Philip Francis Nowlan

Buck Rogers

4 books in order · 1928–1995

Armageddon—2419 A. D.

1928 · Philip Francis Nowlan

Armageddon 2419 A.D. is a science fiction novella by Philip Francis Nowlan that first appeared in the August 1928 issue of Amazing Stories. It…
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The Airlords of Han

1929 · Philip Francis Nowlan

The Airlords of Han is a 1929 book by Philip Francis Nowlan. It is book 2 of the series Buck Rogers. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.
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Buck Rogers in the 25th century

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Buck Rogers in the 25th century

Year unknown · Dick Calkins
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Buck Rogers in the 25th century

Year unknown · Dick Calkins
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Buck Rogers in the 25th century

Year unknown · Philip Francis Nowlan
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How many books has Philip Francis Nowlan written?

We list 4 books by Philip Francis Nowlan across 2 series, published between 1928–1995 — each shown in full reading order.

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