James E. Gunn books in order
American science fiction author
- Lived
- 1923–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 25
- Also writes as
- Edwin James
James E. Gunn published 22 novels, 1 novella and 2 short story collections, beginning with The Immortal (1970). The best-known is The Listeners (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James E. Gunn
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The Listeners
James E. Gunn's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Witching Hour (1970)
The Burning (1972)
The Listeners (Oct 1972)
Some Dreams Are Nightmares (1974)
Alternate Worlds (1975)
The End of the Dreams (1975)
Kampus (1977)
Star Bridge (1977)
This Fortress World (1977)
The Immortals (1979)
The Road to Science Fiction 2 (1979)
The Dreamers (1980)
The Joy Makers (1984)
The New Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (1988)
Future Imperfect (1992)
Inside Science Fiction (1992)
Isaac Asimov (1996)
The Joy Machine (1996)
The Road to Science Fiction 6 (1996)
Crisis! (1997)
Speculations on Speculation (2005)
Transgalactic (2016)
Novellas in order
The Immortal (1970)
Short story collections in order
Nebula Award Stories (1975)
The Road to Science Fiction #4 (1982)
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About James E. Gunn
James Edwin Gunn was an American science fiction writer, editor, scholar, and anthologist. His work as an editor of anthologies includes the six-volume Road to Science Fiction series. He won the Hugo Award for "Best Related Work" in 1983 for a book about author Isaac Asimov, and he won or was nominated for several other awards for his non-fiction works in the field of science fiction studies. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America made him its 24th Grand Master in 2007, and he was inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015. His novel The Immortals was adapted into a 1970–71 TV series starring Christopher George.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James E. Gunn FAQ
- How many books has James E. Gunn written?
- James E. Gunn published 22 novels, 1 novella and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James E. Gunn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Listeners.
- What is James E. Gunn's last book?
- Transgalactic (2016).
- What is James E. Gunn's most famous book?
- The Listeners (1972) is James E. Gunn's most widely read book.
- Does James E. Gunn write under a pen name?
- Yes: James E. Gunn has also published as Edwin James.
- Can I read James E. Gunn's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by James E. Gunn 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.