Philip Wylie published 15 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Gladiator (1930). The best-known is When Worlds Collide (1932).
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When Worlds Collide
Philip Wylie's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Gladiator (1930)
The Murderer Invisible (1931)
When Worlds Collide (1932)
After Worlds Collide (1934)
Crunch & Des (1948)
Opus 21: Descriptive Music for the Lower Kinsey Epoch of the Atomic Age (1949)
Denizens of the Deep (1953)
Tomorrow! (1954)
Treasure Cruise And Other Crunch and Des Stories (1956)
An Essay on Morals (1960)
Triumph (1963)
They Both Were Naked (1965)
The Spy Who Spoke Porpoise (1969)
The Disappearance (1971)
The End of the Dream (1972)
Novellas in order
Experiment in Crime (1951)
The Answer (1956)
Non-fiction in order
The Innocent Ambassadors (1957)
Poetry in order
Generation of Vipers (1952)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Gladiator (1938)Film · from Gladiator
- When Worlds Collide (1951)Film · from When Worlds Collide
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About Philip Wylie
Philip Gordon Wylie was an American writer of works ranging from science fiction, mysteries, and social diatribes, to satire concerning topics such as ecology and the threat of nuclear holocaust.
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Philip Wylie FAQ
- How many books has Philip Wylie written?
- Philip Wylie published 15 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philip Wylie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with When Worlds Collide.
- What is Philip Wylie's last book?
- The End of the Dream (1972).
- What is Philip Wylie's most famous book?
- When Worlds Collide (1932) is Philip Wylie's most widely read book.
- Which Philip Wylie books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Gladiator (as The Gladiator, film, 1938) and When Worlds Collide (film, 1951).
- Can I read Philip Wylie's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Philip Wylie 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.