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Clark Ashton Smith Collections

by Clark Ashton Smith

28 books Started 1931 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Clark Ashton Smith Collections is a Fantasy / Horror series by Clark Ashton Smith, made up of 28 books published between 1931 and 2022. It begins with The Return of the Sorcerer (1931), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Lair of the Eldritch Dark (2022), spanning 91 years of storytelling.

28books
91years active
9decades
~3.4yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1930s
1 The Return of the Sorcerer 1931 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Double Shadow (Short Story) 1933 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
3 Out Of Space And Time Volume 1 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Out Of Space And Time 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Lost Worlds 1944 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Genius Loci and Other Tales 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1960s
7 The Abominations of Yondo 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Tales of Science and Sorcery 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
9 Zothique 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Other Dimensions volume 1 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Xiccarph 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Poseidonis 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Other Dimensions volume 2 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Black Book of Clark Ashton Smith (Short Story) 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
15 The City of the Singing Flame 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 As It Is Written (Short Story) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Last Incantation 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Monster of the Prophecy 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Strange Shadows 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
20 The Devil's Notebook (Short Story) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
21 Nostalgia of the Unknown 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Last Oblivion 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Sword of Zagan and Other Writings 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The White Sybil and Other Stories (Short Story) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Red World of Polaris (Short Story) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Klarkash-Ton Cycle: The Lovecraftian Fiction of Clark Ashton Smith 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
27 The Dark Eidolon and Other Fantasies 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
28 Lair of the Eldritch DarkLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Clark Ashton Smith Collections series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series?

Start with The Return of the Sorcerer (1931), the first book in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series by Clark Ashton Smith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series?

There are 28 books in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series by Clark Ashton Smith, published between 1931 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series?

The first book in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series is The Return of the Sorcerer, published in 1931 by Clark Ashton Smith.

What is the latest book in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series?

The most recent book in the Clark Ashton Smith Collections series is Lair of the Eldritch Dark (2022) by Clark Ashton Smith.

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About Clark Ashton Smith

Clark Ashton Smith (1893-1961) was an American fantasy and horror writer. He is known for his vivid imagination and exotic settings, often inspired by the Arabian Nights and other Eastern tales. Smith published over 100 stories in various magazines, and his work has been collected in several anthologies. His notable works include "The Abominations of Yondo", "The Seven Geases", and "The Tale of Satampra Zeiros". Smith received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1975. His work has been praised by critics for its originality, imaginative power, and haunting atmosphere.

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