
William Tenn books in order
British-American science fiction author
- Lived
- 1920–2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
William Tenn published 5 novels, beginning with Of Men and Monsters (1968).
Updated September 2026
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Of Men and Monsters
William Tenn's most-read book.
William Tenn books in order of publication

Of Men and Monsters (1968)

Once Against the Law (1968)

The Wooden Star (1968)

Immodest Proposals (Feb 2001)

Here Comes Civilization (Sep 2001)
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William Tenn was the pseudonym of Philip Klass, a British-born American science fiction author, notable for many stories with satirical elements.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Tenn FAQ
- How many books has William Tenn written?
- William Tenn published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Tenn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Of Men and Monsters.
- What is William Tenn's last book?
- Here Comes Civilization (2001).
- What is William Tenn's most famous book?
- Of Men and Monsters (1968) is William Tenn's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Tenn's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by William Tenn 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.





