Lensman Books in Order
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The Lensman series, written by Edward E. Smith and published between 1950 and 1987, is a science fiction saga centered on a cosmic struggle between advanced civilizations. It follows the development of humanity's role in interstellar affairs through the lens of a powerful organization tasked with maintaining order across the stars. The series explores themes of interstellar politics, technological advancement, and the moral responsibilities of those who wield great power.
Lensman series was first published in 1934 in the United States.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1934 · Edward E. Smith
Triplanetary is the first book in E. E. "Doc" Smith's Lensman series, originally published in Amazing Stories from January to April 1934. It was…
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Buy on Amazon1950 · Edward E. Smith
First Lensman is a space opera novel written by American author E. E. Smith. It was first published in 1950 by Fantasy Press, with an initial print…
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Buy on Amazon1937 · Edward E. Smith
Galactic Patrol is a 1937 novel by Edward Elmer Smith. The pirates of Boskone, masterminded by a super-scientist, raid at will with fleets that…
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Buy on Amazon1951 · Edward E. Smith
Grey Lensman is a 1951 science fiction novel by American writer Edward Elmer Smith, first published in book form by Fantasy Press in an edition of…
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Buy on Amazon1953 · Edward E. Smith
Kim Kinnison is the Number One Man of his time and is given the dangerous mission of infiltrating the Boskonian organization. His task is to fully…
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Buy on AmazonChildren Of The Lens (Lensman Series, No 6)
1947 · Edward E. Smith
Children of the Lens is the sixth and concluding volume of the six classic Lensman books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written,…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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1961 · Edward E. Smith
The History of Civilization is a boxed set of science fiction novels by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D., containing the six novels of his Lensman series. It…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Lensman series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Triplanetary”. Start with “Triplanetary.”
How many books are in the Lensman series series?
We list 8 books by Edward E. Smith , published between 1934–1961.
Where can I buy the Lensman series books?
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