Eric Temple Bell books in order
Scottish American mathematician and science fiction author
- Lived
- 1883–1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- John Taine
Eric Temple Bell published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Men of Mathematics (1937).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Eric Temple Bell
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Men of Mathematics
Eric Temple Bell's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Time Stream (1946)
Non-fiction in order
The Search for Truth (1934)
Men of Mathematics (1937)
The Development of Mathematics (1940)
Numerology (1945)
Mathematics, Queen and Servant of Science (1951)
The Last Problem (1961)
Other books in order
Man and His Lifebelts (1938)
About Eric Temple Bell
Eric Temple Bell was a mathematician, educator and science fiction writer who lived in the United States for most of his life. He published non-fiction using his given name and fiction as John Taine.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eric Temple Bell FAQ
- How many books has Eric Temple Bell written?
- Eric Temple Bell published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eric Temple Bell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Men of Mathematics.
- What is Eric Temple Bell's last book?
- The Last Problem (1961).
- What is Eric Temple Bell's most famous book?
- Men of Mathematics (1937) is Eric Temple Bell's most widely read book.
- Does Eric Temple Bell write under a pen name?
- Yes: Eric Temple Bell has also published as John Taine.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.