Olaf Stapledon books in order
British novelist and philosopher
- Lived
- 1886–1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 16
Olaf Stapledon published 14 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Last and First Men (1930).
Updated September 2026
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Last and First Men
Olaf Stapledon's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Last and First Men (1930)
Last Men in London (1932)
Odd John (1935)
Star Maker (1937)
Odd John & Sirius (1940)
Darkness and the Light (1942)
Sirius (1944)
Death into Life Annotated (1946)
A Man Divided (1950)
To the End of Time (1953)
Last and First Men and Star Maker (1968)
Last and First Men, and Last Men in London (1972)
Far Future Calling (1979)
An Olaf Stapledon Reader (1997)
Novellas in order
Nebula Maker (1976)
Non-fiction in order
A Modern Theory of Ethics (1929)
Film and TV adaptations
- Last and First Men (2020)Film · from Last and First Men
About Olaf Stapledon
William Olaf Stapledon was an English philosopher and author of science fiction. In 2014, he was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Olaf Stapledon FAQ
- How many books has Olaf Stapledon written?
- Olaf Stapledon published 14 novels, 1 novella and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Olaf Stapledon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Last and First Men.
- What is Olaf Stapledon's last book?
- A Man Divided (1950).
- What is Olaf Stapledon's most famous book?
- Last and First Men (1930) is Olaf Stapledon's most widely read book.
- Which Olaf Stapledon books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Last and First Men (film, 2020).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.