K. Eric Drexler books in order
American engineer
- Born
- 1955
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
K. Eric Drexler has published 1 novel and 2 other books, beginning with Engines of Creation (1986).
Updated September 2026
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Engines of Creation
K. Eric Drexler's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Engines of Creation (1986)
Other books in order
Nanosystems (1992)
Radical Abundance (2013)
About K. Eric Drexler
Kim Eric Drexler is an American engineer best known for introducing molecular nanotechnology (MNT), and his studies of its potential from the 1970s and 1980s. His 1991 doctoral thesis at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was revised and published as the book Nanosystems: Molecular Machinery Manufacturing and Computation (1992), which received the Association of American Publishers award for Best Computer Science Book of 1992. He has been called the "godfather of nanotechnology".
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K. Eric Drexler FAQ
- How many books has K. Eric Drexler written?
- K. Eric Drexler has published 1 novel and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read K. Eric Drexler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Engines of Creation.
- What is K. Eric Drexler's latest book?
- Engines of Creation (1986).
- What is K. Eric Drexler's most famous book?
- Engines of Creation (1986) is K. Eric Drexler's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.