Series reading guide · updated 2026
Lensman Books in Order
Every Lensman book in publication order — 7 in total, spanning 1937–1960.
Publication Order of Lensman Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatic Patrol | 1937 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Children of the Lens | 1947 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Triplanetary | 1948 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | First Lensman | 1950 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Gray Lensman | 1951 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Second Stage Lensman | 1953 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Masters of the Vortex | 1960 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 7, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatic Patrol | 1937 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Children of the Lens | 1947 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Triplanetary | 1948 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | First Lensman | 1950 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Gray Lensman | 1951 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Second Stage Lensman | 1953 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Masters of the Vortex | 1960 | Amazon US UK |
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