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Samuel R. Delany

b. 1942

3 series 14 books in order 5 standalone books

Samuel R. Delany (born 1942) is an African American writer and literary critic whose work includes fiction, memoir, criticism, and essays on science fiction, literature, sexuality, and society. On our catalog he is credited with books in The Fall of the Towers and Return to Neveryon series, as well as Quark/3 and Quark/4. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1942
Known for
Return to Nevèrÿon, The Fall of the Towers, Quark/

Series by Samuel R. Delany

Return to Nevèrÿon

4 books in order · 1979–1987

The Fall of the Towers

3 books in order · 1963–1965

Quark/

4 books in order · 1970–1971

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Samuel R. Delany written?

We list 14 books by Samuel R. Delany across 3 series, published between 1963–2014 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Samuel R. Delany's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Bridge of Lost Desire.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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