Universe Books in Order

This page lists the complete Universe reading order by Michael Swanwick, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 17 books / 1971-1987

Universe Reading Order

01 Universe 1(By: Terry Carr) 1971 Buy

02 Universe 2(By: Terry Carr) 1972 Buy

03 Universe 3(By: Terry Carr) 1973 Buy

04 Universe 4(By: Terry Carr) 1974 Buy

05 Universe 5(By: Terry Carr) 1974 Buy

06 Universe 6(By: John Shirley,Terry Carr) 1976 Buy

07 Universe 7(By: Terry Carr) 1977 Buy

08 Universe 8(By: Terry Carr) 1978 Buy

09 Universe 9(By: John Shirley,Terry Carr) 1979 Buy

10 Universe 10(By: Terry Carr) 1980 Buy

11 Universe 11(With: Kim Stanley Robinson,William Gibson,Carter Scholz,Michael Bishop,Ian Watson,Nancy Kress,Carol Emshwiller,Josephine Saxton,Terry Carr) 1981 Buy

12 Universe 12(By: Terry Carr) 1982 Buy

13 Universe 13(By: Kim Stanley Robinson,Lucius Shepard,Michael Bishop,Ian Watson,Terry Carr,Bruce Sterling,Leanne Frahm,Bill Bickel) 1983 Buy

14 Universe 14(By: Terry Carr) 1984 Buy

15 Universe 15(By: Terry Carr) 1985 Buy

16 Universe 16(By: Terry Carr) 1986 Buy

17 Universe 17(By: Terry Carr) 1987 Buy

Universe Books by Publication Order

1971 Universe 1(By: Terry Carr) #1

1972 Universe 2(By: Terry Carr) #2

1973 Universe 3(By: Terry Carr) #3

1974 Universe 4(By: Terry Carr) #4

1974 Universe 5(By: Terry Carr) #5

1976 Universe 6(By: John Shirley,Terry Carr) #6

1977 Universe 7(By: Terry Carr) #7

1978 Universe 8(By: Terry Carr) #8

1979 Universe 9(By: John Shirley,Terry Carr) #9

1980 Universe 10(By: Terry Carr) #10

1981 Universe 11(With: Kim Stanley Robinson,William Gibson,Carter Scholz,Michael Bishop,Ian Watson,Nancy Kress,Carol Emshwiller,Josephine Saxton,Terry Carr) #11

1982 Universe 12(By: Terry Carr) #12

1983 Universe 13(By: Kim Stanley Robinson,Lucius Shepard,Michael Bishop,Ian Watson,Terry Carr,Bruce Sterling,Leanne Frahm,Bill Bickel) #13

1984 Universe 14(By: Terry Carr) #14

1985 Universe 15(By: Terry Carr) #15

1986 Universe 16(By: Terry Carr) #16

1987 Universe 17(By: Terry Carr) #17

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Universe reading order?

The Universe reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Universe books are there?

This catalog currently lists 17 Universe books published across 1971-1987.

Who writes the Universe books?

Universe is listed as a book series by Michael Swanwick.

Should I read Universe in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Universe. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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