Camille Flammarion books in order
French astronomer and author
- Lived
- 1842–1925
- Country
- France
- Books
- 12
- Also writes as
- Fulgence Marion
Camille Flammarion published 10 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Wonders of the Heavens (1871). The best-known is Astronomy for Amateurs (1900).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Camille Flammarion
Standalone novels in order
The Wonders of the Heavens (1871)
The Atmosphere (1873)
Astronomie Populaire (1880)
Omega: The Last Days of the World (1894)
Lumen (1897)
Astronomy for Amateurs (1900)
Thunder and Lightning (1905)
Mysterious Psychic Forces (1907)
Marvels of the Universe (1911), with John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury
The Flammarion Book of Astronomy (1964)
Non-fiction in order
Death and Its Mystery (1922)
Haunted Houses (1924)
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About Camille Flammarion
Nicolas Camille Flammarion FRAS was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fiction novels, and works on psychical research and related topics. He also published the magazine L'Astronomie, starting in 1882. He maintained a private observatory at Juvisy-sur-Orge, France.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Camille Flammarion FAQ
- How many books has Camille Flammarion written?
- Camille Flammarion published 10 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Camille Flammarion's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Astronomy for Amateurs.
- What is Camille Flammarion's last book?
- Haunted Houses (1924).
- What is Camille Flammarion's most famous book?
- Astronomy for Amateurs (1900) is Camille Flammarion's most widely read book.
- Does Camille Flammarion write under a pen name?
- Yes: Camille Flammarion has also published as Fulgence Marion.
- Can I read Camille Flammarion's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Camille Flammarion 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.