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Alfred Bester books in order

American author

Lived
1913–1987
Country
United States
Books
15

Alfred Bester published 11 novels and 4 short story collections, beginning with The Demolished Man (1953). The best-known is Tiger! Tiger! (1956).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. The Demolished Man (1953)

    208 pages★ 3.8 (22 ratings)

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  2. Tiger! Tiger! (1956)

    244 pages★ 3.8 (26 ratings)

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  3. The Dark Side of the Earth (1964)

    160 pages

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  4. The Life and Death of a Satellite (1966)

    239 pages

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  5. The Stars Around Us (1970), with Roger Zelazny and John Jakes

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  6. Extro (1975)

    218 pages

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  7. The Computer Connection (1975)

    218 pages

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  8. Starlight (1976)

    409 pages

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  9. Golem 100 (Apr 1980)

    384 pages

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  10. The Deceivers (1981)

    274 pages

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  11. Psychoshop (Jul 1998), with Roger Zelazny

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Short story collections in order

  1. Starburst (1965)

    158 pages

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  2. Star Light, Star Bright (1976)

    240 pages

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  3. Virtual Unrealities (1997)

    366 pages

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  4. Redemolished: Alfred Bester Reader (2000)

    528 pages

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About Alfred Bester

Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor, and scriptwriter for comics. He is best remembered for his science fiction, including the novel The Demolished Man, winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.

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Alfred Bester FAQ

How many books has Alfred Bester written?
Alfred Bester published 11 novels and 4 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alfred Bester's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tiger! Tiger!.
What is Alfred Bester's last book?
The Deceivers (1981).
What is Alfred Bester's most famous book?
Tiger! Tiger! (1956) is Alfred Bester's most widely read book.
Can I read Alfred Bester's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Alfred Bester are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.