Donald A. Wollheim books in order
American author and editor
- Lived
- 1914–1990
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
- Also writes as
- David Grinnell
Donald A. Wollheim published 11 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Secret of Saturn's Rings (1954). The best-known is The 1972 Annual World's Best Sf (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Donald A. Wollheim
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The 1972 Annual World's Best Sf
Donald A. Wollheim's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Secret of Saturn's Rings (1954)
Mike Mars, Astronaut (1961)
World's Best Science Fiction, 1970 (1970)
Ace Science Fiction Reader (1971)
Science Fiction Special 9 (1974)
The Best from the Rest of the World (1976)
World's Best Science Fiction 2 (Wollheim's SF) (1978)
World's Best Sf (1980)
Donald A. Wollheim Presents the 1985 Annual World's Best Sf (1985)
Annual World's Best Science Fiction, 1986 (World's Best SF) (1986)
Novellas in order
The Universe Makers (1971)
Short story collections in order
The 1972 Annual World's Best Sf (1972)
Other books in order
One Against the Moon (1956)
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About Donald A. Wollheim
Donald Allen Wollheim was an American science fiction editor, publisher, writer, and fan. As an author, he published under his own name as well as under pseudonyms, including David Grinnell, Martin Pearson, and Darrell G. Raynor. A founding member of the Futurians, he was a leading influence on science fiction development and fandom in the 20th-century United States. Ursula K. Le Guin called Wollheim "the tough, reliable editor of Ace Books, in the Late Pulpalignean Era, 1966 and '67", which is when he published her first two novels in Ace Double editions.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Donald A. Wollheim FAQ
- How many books has Donald A. Wollheim written?
- Donald A. Wollheim published 11 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Donald A. Wollheim's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The 1972 Annual World's Best Sf.
- What is Donald A. Wollheim's last book?
- Annual World's Best Science Fiction, 1986 (World's Best SF) (1986).
- What is Donald A. Wollheim's most famous book?
- The 1972 Annual World's Best Sf (1972) is Donald A. Wollheim's most widely read book.
- Does Donald A. Wollheim write under a pen name?
- Yes: Donald A. Wollheim has also published as David Grinnell.
- Can I read Donald A. Wollheim's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Donald A. Wollheim 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.