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| "Do you know which books to study, and which ones not to bother with? Or which ones to read first, so that what you read in the others will be comprehensible to you?" | ||
| — Bish Ware (H. Beam Piper), Four-Day Planet |
Original Piper works (novels, short fiction, and non-fiction) by year of first publication, with link to original text at Project Gutenberg when available. A graphical presentation of this information is also available.
 
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1927
A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restlless Oaks," McElhattan, Pa., Henry W. Shoemaker and H. Beam Piper, Altoona, PA: Times Tribune Co., 1927, 50 pages (non-fiction). Download from Project Gutenberg. |
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1947
"Time and Time Again," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XXXIX, No. 2, April 1947  , pp. 27-43, short story* (7000 words) with interior illustration by Vincent Napoli (a Hartley yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1948
"He Walked Around the Horses," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLI, No. 2, April 1948 , pp. 53-70, novelette* (8000 words) with interior illustration by Edd Cartier (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Police Operation," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLI, No. 5, July 1948 , pp. 8-35, novelette* (12,000 words) with interior illustration by Edd Cartier (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1950
"The Mercenaries," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLV, No. 1, March 1950 , pp. 57-77, novelette* (8500 words) with interior illustration by Brush (a Hartley yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Last Enemy," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLV, No. 6, August 1950 , pp. 5-60, novella* (24,000 words) with cover and interior illustration by Ron Miller (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Last Enemy" cover illustration by Ron Miller |
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"Flight from Tomorrow," H. Beam Piper, Future combined with Science Fiction Stories, Vol. 1, No. 3, September/October 1950, pp. 36-49, novelette* (8100 words) with interior illustration by Lawrence Stern Stevens. Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Rebel Raider," H. Beam Piper, True: The Men's Magazine, Vol. 28, No. 163, December 1950 , pp. 128-140, article with interior illustration by Mario Cooper (non-fiction). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1951
"Operation R.S.V.P.," H. Beam Piper, Amazing Stories, Vol. 25, No. 1, January 1951, pp. 52-58, short story* (2900 words) with interior illustration by Robert Jones. Download from Project Gutenberg. |
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"Dearest," H. Beam Piper, Weird Tales, Vol. 43, No. 3, March 1951 , pp. 68-78, short story* (6400 words) with interior illustration by Vincent Napoli. Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Temple Trouble" cover illustration by Hubert Rogers |
"Temple Trouble," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLVII, No. 2, April 1951, pp. 6-34, novelette* (12,000 words) with cover and interior illustrations by Hubert Rogers (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Day of the Moron," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. XLVIII, No. 1, September 1951 , pp. 7-34, novelette* (11K words) with cover and interior illustration by Hubert Rogers (a Hartley yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Day of the Moron" cover illustration by Hubert Rogers |
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"Genesis," H. Beam Piper, Future combined with Science Fiction Stories, Vol. 2, No. 3, September 1951, pp. 8-21, 37, novelette* (8400 words) with interior illustration by Virgil Finlay. Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1952
"Uller Uprising," H. Beam Piper, The Petrified Planet  , Fletcher Pratt, ed. (uncredited), New York: Twayne, 1952, pp. 74-196, novel* (50K words). (A Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1953
"Null-ABC," H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. L, No. 6, February 1953 , pp. 12-54, serialized (part 1 of two parts) novella* (35,000 words) with interior illustration by H.R. van Dongen (a McGuire collaboration). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Null-ABC," H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LI, No. 1, March 1953 , pp. 112-153, serialized (part 2 of two parts) novella* (35,000 words) with interior illustration by Gordon Pawelka (a McGuire collaboration). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Murder in the Gunroom jacket illustration by Georgianna Schiffmacher |
Murder in the Gunroom, H. Beam Piper, New York: Knopf, 1953, 243 pages, novel* (67,000 words) with dust jacket illustration by Georgianna Schiffmacher. Download from Project Gutenberg. | |
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1954
"The Return," H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LII, No. 5, January 1954  , pp. 70-95, novelette* (11,000 words) with interior illustration by Kelly Freas (a McGuire collaboration). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Time Crime" cover illustration by Kelly Freas |
1955
"Time Crime," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LIV, No. 6, February 1955 , pp. 8-49, serialized (part 1 of two parts) novella* (37,000 words) with interior illustration by Kelly Freas (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Time Crime," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LV, No. 1, March 1955 , pp. 85-131, serialized (part 2 of two parts) novella* (37,000 words) with interior illustration by Kelly Freas (a Paratime yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Omnilingual" cover illustration by Kelly Freas |
1957
"Omnilingual," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LVIII, No. 6, February 1957 , pp. 8-46, novelette* (16,000 words) with cover and interior illustration by Kelly Freas (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Lone Star Planet," H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire, Fantastic Universe Science Fiction, Vol. 7, No. 3, March 1957 , pp. 4-66, novella* (30,000 words) with cover illustration by Virgil Finlay (a McGuire collaboration). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Lone Star Planet" cover illustration by Virgil Finlay |
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"The Edge of the Knife," H. Beam Piper, Amazing Stories, Vol. 31, No. 5, May 1957, pp. 6-50, novelette* (16,000 words) with uncredited interior illustration (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"The Keeper," H. Beam Piper, Venture Science Fiction, Vol. 1, No. 4, July 1957 , pp. 80-100, novelette* (9500 words) with interior illustration by Cindy Smith (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1958
"Graveyard of Dreams," H. Beam Piper, Galaxy Science Fiction, Vol. 15, No. 4, February 1958 , pp. 122-144, novelette* (7900 words) with interior illustration by Leo and Diane Dillon, (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Ministry of Disturbance," H. Beam Piper, Astounding Science Fiction, Vol. LXII, No. 4, December 1958 , pp. 8-46, novelette* (16,000 words) with interior illustration by H.R. van Dongen (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1959
"Hunter Patrol," H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire, Amazing Science Fiction Stories, Vol. 33, No. 5, May 1959 , pp. 20-45, novelette* (11,000 words). (A McGuire collaboration.) Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"Crossroads of Destiny," H. Beam Piper, Fantastic Universe Science Fiction, Vol. 11, No. 4, July 1959 , pp. 4-13, short story* (4400 words) without illustration. Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"The Answer," H. Beam Piper, Fantastic Universe Science Fiction, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 1959, pp. 4-12, short story* (4400 words) with uncredited interior illustration. Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1960
"Oomphel in the Sky," H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXVI, No. 3, November 1960  , pp. 120-158, novella* (17,500 words) with interior illustration by Bernklau (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Four-Day Planet jacket illustration by Charles Geer |
1961
Four-Day Planet , H. Beam Piper, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1961, 221 pages, novel* (57,000 words) with dust jacket illustration by Charles Geer (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1962
"Naudsonce," H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXVIII, No. 5, January 1962  , pp. 6-44, novelette* (17,000 words) with interior illustration by Leo Morey (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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"A Slave is a Slave," H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXLX (sic), No. 2, April 1962, pp. 62-82, 113-142, novella* (21,000 words) with interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Little Fuzzy , H. Beam Piper, New York: Avon, 1962 (F-118), 160 pages, novel* (59,000 words) with cover illustration by Victor Kalins (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Little Fuzzy cover illustration by Victor Kalins |
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Space Viking cover illustration by John Schoenherr |
Space Viking, H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXX, No. 3, November 1962, pp. 6-52, serialized (part 1 of four parts) novel* (69,000 words) with cover and interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Space Viking, H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXX, No. 4, December 1962 , pp. 104-146, serialized (part 2 of four parts) novel* (69,000 words) with interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1963
Space Viking, H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXX, No. 5, January 1963 , pp. 111-55, serialized (part 3 of four parts) novel* (69,000 words) with interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Space Viking, H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fact — Science Fiction, Vol. LXX, No. 6, February 1963 , pp. 120-162, serialized (part 4 of four parts) novel* (69,000 words) with interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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Junkyard Planet jacket illustration by Herb Mott |
Junkyard Planet, H. Beam Piper, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1963, 224 pages, novel* (64,000 words) with dust jacket illustration by Herb Mott, expanded version of 1958 novelette "Graveyard of Dreams" (a Future History yarn). Download from Project Gutenberg.
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1964
The Other Human Race  , H. Beam Piper, New York: Avon (G1220), 1964, 190 pages, with uncredited cover illustration, sequel to 1962 novel Little Fuzzy (a Future History yarn).
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The Other Human Race cover illustration (uncredited) |
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"The Future History," H. Beam Piper, Zenith, No. 4, May 1964, Peter Weston, ed. (fanzine), pp. 11-14, courtesy of Peter Weston (non-fiction article about the Future History). | |
"Gunpowder God," H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fiction — Science Fact, Vol. LXXIV, No. 3, November 1964 , pp. 17-36, novella* (25,000 words) with cover and interior illustration by John Schoenherr (a Paratime yarn).
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"Gunpowder God" cover illustration by John Schoenherr |
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"Down Styphon!" cover illustration by Kelly Freas |
1965
"Down Styphon!," H. Beam Piper, Analog Science Fiction — Science Fact, Vol. LXXVI, No. 3, November 1965 , pp. 10-46, novella* (18,000 words) with cover and interior illustration by Kelly Freas, sequel to 1964 novella "Gunpowder God" (a Paratime yarn).
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Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen , H. Beam Piper, New York: Ace, 1965 (F-342), 192 pages, with cover and interior illustration by Jack Gaughan (according to Michael S. Smith's ACE Image Library), novel* (65,000 words), combined and expanded version of 1964 novella "Gunpowder God" and 1965 novella "Down Styphon!" (a Paratime yarn).
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1981
"When in the Course—," H. Beam Piper, Federation , John F. Carr, ed., New York: Ace, 1981, pp. 201-284, previously unpublished novella* (25,000 words), variant version of 1964 novella "Gunpowder God" (a Future History yarn).
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1982
First Cycle  , H. Beam Piper with Michael Kurland, New York: Ace, 1982, 201 pages, novel* (46,000 words) with uncredited cover illustration (possibly by Wayne Barlowe).
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Fuzzies and Other People cover illustration by Michael Whelan |
1984
Fuzzies and Other People , H. Beam Piper, New York: Ace, 1984, 216 pages, novel* (64,000 words) with cover illustration by Michael Whelan, sequel to 1964 novel The Other Human Race (a Future History yarn).
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This bibliography has been compiled from actual editions of the works contained in the Zarthani.net Piper hoard. Earlier versions drew on L. Fred Ramsey's Piper bibliography in the Old Earth Books reprint of Murder in the Gunroom as well as information provided by Piper fan Tom Rogers.
* Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Nebula Awards criteria are used to define the length of a short story (less than 7,500 words), novelette (at least 7,500 words but less than 17,500 words), novella (at least 17,500 words but less than 40,000 words), or novel (40,000 words or more).
* Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Nebula Awards criteria are used to define the length of a short story (less than 7,500 words), novelette (at least 7,500 words but less than 17,500 words), novella (at least 17,500 words but less than 40,000 words), or novel (40,000 words or more).
