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Christopher Anvil Books in Order
Christopher Anvil is a renowned science fiction author, best known for his work under this pseudonym, adopted in 1956. His writing career began with the publication of "Cinderella, Inc." in the December 1952 issue of Imagination magazine. Anvil's distinctive style has earned him repeated appearances in Astounding/Analog, where his stories often feature alien opponents with superior firepower ultimately defeated by human ingenuity and determination. Characterized by their humorous tone and clever plotting, Anvil's tales frequently follow protagonists who narrowly escape disaster, thanks to their quick thinking and resourcefulness. His contributions to the science fiction genre have been shaped by his ability to craft engaging, often humorous, stories that have captivated readers for decades.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Christopher Anvil's book series? Christopher Anvil has written 2 book series. The most notable is the Intersellar Patrol/Federation Of Humanity series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Christopher Anvil
- #1
Interstellar Patrol(2003) - #2
Interstellar Patrol II(2005)
- #1
The Day The Machines Stopped(1964) - #2Pandora's Planet(1972)
- #3Warlord's World(1975)
- #4The Steel, the Mist, and the Blazing Sun(1980)
- #5Pandora's Legions(2002)
- #6The Trouble with Aliens(2006)
- #7
The Trouble with Humans(2007) - #8
Prescription for Chaos/Rx for Chaos(2009) - #9
Strangers In Paradise(1969) - #10War Games(2008)
- #11The Power of Illusion(2010)
- #12
Mind Partner and 8 Other Novelets from Galaxy(1961) - #13
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, February 1964(1964) - #14
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1964(1964) - #15
Analog 3(1965) - #16
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1965(1965) - #17Analog Science Fiction and Fact, 1965 July(1965)
- #18
Analog Science Fiction And Fact, March 1967(1967) - #19
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, August 1967(1967) - #20
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1968(1968) - #21
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, March 1969(1969) - #22
Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine, February 1988(1988) - #23The World Turned Upside Down(2005)
About Christopher Anvil
Christopher Anvil is a renowned science fiction author, best known for his work under this pseudonym, adopted in 1956. His writing career began with the publication of "Cinderella, Inc." in the December 1952 issue of Imagination magazine. Anvil's distinctive style has earned him repeated appearances in Astounding/Analog, where his stories often feature alien opponents with superior firepower ultimately defeated by human ingenuity and determination. Characterized by their humorous tone and clever plotting, Anvil's tales frequently follow protagonists who narrowly escape disaster, thanks to their quick thinking and resourcefulness. His contributions to the science fiction genre have been shaped by his ability to craft engaging, often humorous, stories that have captivated readers for decades.
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