Gordon R. Dickson was a highly influential Canadian-American science fiction author, best known for his Childe Cycle, Dragon Knight, and Hoka series. He was born on November 1, 1923, in Edmonton, Canada, and later moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager. Dickson's works have left an indelible mark on the science fiction genre, earning him a place in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2000.
Throughout his career, Dickson won numerous awards for his writing, including three Hugo awards and one Nebula award. His work is often compared to that of Robert A. Heinlein, and it is challenging to determine which author influenced the other. However, it is clear that Dickson's contributions to science fiction have been significant and far-reaching.
Dickson's most famous works, the Childe Cycle and the Dragon Knight series, are beloved by science fiction fans worldwide. The Childe Cycle, also known as the Dorsai series, explores the idea of a future human society divided into distinct cultural groups. The Dragon Knight series, on the other hand, follows the adventures of a modern-day knight who is transported to a magical world.
Despite passing away in 2001, Dickson's literary legacy remains immovable, and his work continues to inspire new generations of science fiction writers and fans. His ability to combine thought-provoking ideas with engaging storytelling has earned him a place among the greats of the science fiction genre.
Hoka Books (with Poul Anderson)
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Earthman's Burden
1957
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Star Prince Charlie
1975
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Hoka!
1983
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Hokas Pokas!
2000
Childe Cycle Books (with David W. Wixon)
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Dorsai! / The Genetic General
1960
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Necromancer / No Room for Man
1962
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Soldier, Ask Not
1964
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Tactics Of Mistake
1971
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Spirit of Dorsai
1979
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Lost Dorsai
1980
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The Final Encyclopedia
1984
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The Chantry Guild
1988
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Young Bleys
1991
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Other
1994
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Antagonist
2007
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Antagonist (With: David W. Wixon)
2007
Childe Cycle Short Story Collections
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The Dorsai Companion
1986
Under the Sea Books
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Secret Under the Sea
1960
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Secret under Antarctica
1963
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Secret Under the Caribbean
1964
Dilbia Books
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Spacial Delivery
1960
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Space Paw
1969
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The Right to Arm Bears
2000
Sea People Books
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The Space Swimmers
1967
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Home from the Shore
1978
Dragon and the George Books
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The Dragon and the George
1976
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The Dragon Knight
1990
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The Dragon on the Border
1992
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The Dragon at War
1992
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The Dragon, the Earl, and the Troll
1994
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The Dragon and The Djinn
1996
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The Dragon & the Gnarly King
1997
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The Dragon in Lyonesse
1998
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The Dragon and the Fair Maid of Kent
2000
Jim Eckert Books
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Beyond the Dar Al-Harb
1985
War and Honor Books
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The Harriers / Of War and Honor
1991
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The Harriers / Of War and Honor (With: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro)
1991
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Blood and War (With: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Christopher Stasheff)
1993
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Blood and War
1993
Combat Command Books
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The Cold Cash War (By: Robert Asprin)
1977
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Cut by Emerald (By: Dana Kramer)
1987
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Shines the Name (By: Mark Acres)
1987
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The Omega Rebellion ( By: Troy Denning)
1987
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The Legion At War (By: J. Andrew Keith)
1988
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Slammers Down! (By: Todd Johnson)
1988
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The Black Road War (By: Neil Randall)
1988
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Lord of Lances (By: Mark Acres)
1988
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Dorsai's Command
1989
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Cold Cash Warrior (By: Bill Fawcett, Robert Asprin)
1989
Combat Command Books (with Troy Denning)
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Combat Command: In the World of Robert A. Heinlein's Starship Troopers, Shines the Name
1987
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The omega rebellion
1987
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Combat Command in the World of Jerry E. Pournelle's Janissaries, Lord of Lances
1988
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Dorsai's Command
1989
Standalone Novels
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Alien from Arcturus / Arcturus Landing
1956
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Mankind on the Run / On the Run
1956
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Time to Teleport
1960
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Naked to the Stars
1961
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Delusion World
1961
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Mission to Universe
1965
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The Alien Way
1965
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Space Winners
1965
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Wolfling
1969
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None but Man
1969
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Mutants
1970
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Hour of the Horde
1970
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Sleepwalker's World
1971
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The Outposter
1971
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The Pritcher Mass
1972
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Alien Art
1973
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The R-Master
1973
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The Last Master
1973
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Ancient, My Enemy
1974
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Gremlins Go Home (With: Ben Bova)
1974
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Gremlins Go Home
1974
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The Lifeship / Lifeboat (With: Harry Harrison)
1975
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The Lifeship / Lifeboat
1975
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Time Storm
1977
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The Far Call
1978
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Pro
1978
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Masters of Everon
1979
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The Man from Earth
1983
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Jamie the Red
1984
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Survival
1984
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Secrets of the Deep
1985
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Steel Brother
1985
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The Forever Man
1986
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The Last Dream
1986
35
Mindspan
1986
36
Way of the Pilgrim
1987
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The Earth Lords
1988
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Wolf and Iron
1990
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The Magnificent Wilf
1995
Collections
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Time Grabber
1952
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Analog 1
1964
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Planet Run
1967
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Planet Run (With: Keith Laumer)
1967
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The Book of Gordon Dickson
1970
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Danger-human
1970
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The Star Road
1973
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In Iron Years
1980
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Love Not Human
1981
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Forward
1985
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Invaders
1985
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The Man the Worlds Rejected
1986
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The Stranger
1987
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In the Bone
1987
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Guided Tour
1988
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Beginnings
1988
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Ends
1988
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Bootcamp 3000
1992
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Hour of the Gremlins
2002
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The Human Edge
2003
Short Stories/Novellas
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No Shield from the Dead
1953
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It Hardly Seems Fair
2011
Non-Fiction Books
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Green Guide: Mushrooms and Toadstools
1992
Stellar Books
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Stellar Short Novels
1976
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Stellar #1 (By: Judy-Lynn del Rey)
1974
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Stellar #2
1976
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Stellar Short Novels (With: Andrew J. Offutt, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Shawn Oueinsteen)
1976
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Stellar #2 (By: Isaac Asimov, Larry Niven, Howard Waldrop, Clifford D. Simak, Jack C. Haldeman II, Steven Utley, Hal Clement, James White, Richard S. Simak, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Patrick G. Conner)
1976
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Stellar #3
1977
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Stellar #3 (By: Jack L. Chalker, Clifford D. Simak, Gene DeWeese, Jeffrey M. Wallman, Charles W. Runyon, Mildred Downey Broxon, Henry Melton, Judy-Lynn del Rey, Arsen Darney, B. Lee Cooper, Larry S. Haverkos, Steve Utley, Bill Starr)
1977
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Stellar #4
1978
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Stellar #5
1980
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Stellar #4 (By: Judy-Lynn del Rey)
1978
11
Stellar #5 (By: Judy-Lynn del Rey)
1980
12
Stellar #6
1980
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Stellar #6 (By: Judy-Lynn del Rey)
1980
14
Stellar #7
1981
15
Stellar #7 (By: Terry Carr, Leanne Frahm, Judy-Lynn del Rey)
1981
Hoka Collections (with Poul Anderson)
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Hoka! Hoka! Hoka!
1983
War and Honor Books (with Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, with Christopher Stasheff)
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Blood and War
1993
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Blood and War (With: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Christopher Stasheff)
1993
Gordon R. Dickson Anthologies
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Imagination: Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1952 Vol 3 No 7
1952
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Space Service
1953
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Star Science Fiction Stories No. 6
1953
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Analog 3
1965
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Analog Science Fiction and Fact, 1965 July
1965
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Analog Science Fiction and Fact, December 1965
1965
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Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, March 1969
1969
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Analog 6
1969
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Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1971
1971
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Analog Science Fiction And Fact, May 1971
1971
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Analog Science Fiction and Fact, June 1971
1971
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The Day the Sun Stood Still
1972
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The John W. Campbell Memorial Anthology / Astounding
1973
14
Wondermakers 2
1974
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Science Fiction Today and Tomorrow: A Discursive Symposium
1975
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Stellar #2
1976
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Alpha 6
1976
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Beyond Tomorrow
1976
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Stellar #3
1977
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Nebula Awards 12
1978
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Nebula Winners No. 12: Sfwa's Choices for the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
1978
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Rod Serling's Other Worlds
1978
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Weekend Book of Science Fiction
1981
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Three: Nebula Winners 1965-1969
1981
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Science Fiction A to Z
1982
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Robert Adams' Book of Soldiers
1988
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A Separate Star: A Tribute to Rudyard Kipling
1989
28
Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories
1990
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Dragons
1997
30
The Good Old Stuff
1998
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Robert Silverberg Presents the Great Science Fiction Stories (1964)