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Complete Bibliography

Featured Work: The Secret (1982)

The Secret: A Treasure Hunt
Co-authored with Sean Kelly

A groundbreaking interactive book containing 12 treasure hunts across North America. Each hunt combines a painting by John Jude Palencar with a verse, leading to buried ceramic casques containing keys to safety deposit boxes with jewels.

Status: 3 treasures found (Chicago 1984, Cleveland 2004, Boston 2019) • 9 remain undiscovered

Graphic Novels & Visual Publications

Title Year Description
Fiction Illustrated Series 1976-1977 Pioneering "graphic novel" series featuring adaptations of classic science fiction stories
Weird Heroes 1975-1977 Anthology series featuring original superhero and adventure stories
The Illustrated Harlan Ellison 1978 Visual adaptation of Harlan Ellison's science fiction works
The Illustrated Roger Zelazny 1978 Graphic interpretations of Roger Zelazny's fantasy novels

Science Fiction & Fantasy

  • The Microverse (1989) - Exploration of microscopic worlds and quantum realities
  • The Ultimate Dinosaur (1992) - Comprehensive guide to prehistoric life
  • The Ultimate Dragon (1995) - Mythology and legend of dragons across cultures
  • The Ultimate Frankenstein (1991) - Anthology of Frankenstein-inspired stories
  • The Ultimate Werewolf (1991) - Collection of werewolf tales and folklore

Educational & Reference Works

  • The Planets (1985) - Comprehensive guide to our solar system
  • The Universe (1987) - Exploration of space and cosmology
  • Dragonworld (1979) - Co-authored fantasy novel with J. Michael Reaves
  • The Words of Gandhi (1982) - Collection of Mahatma Gandhi's writings

Digital Publishing (iBooks Era)

iBooks Digital Catalog (1999-2005)

As founder of iBooks, Byron pioneered simultaneous print and digital publishing:

  • Classic Science Fiction Reprints - Digitized backlist titles from major authors
  • Yahoo! Internet Guides - Partnership series for web navigation and digital literacy
  • Enhanced eBooks - Interactive digital editions with multimedia elements
  • Educational Digital Content - Learning materials optimized for digital platforms

Anthologies & Editorial Work

  • The Dinosaur Hunters (1990) - Paleontology and fossil discovery stories
  • Isaac Asimov's Robot City (1987-1988) - Editorial supervision of shared-world series
  • The Best of Omni Science Fiction (1980-1995) - Annual collections from Omni Magazine
  • Future Crime (1992) - Anthology of science fiction mystery stories

Recent & Upcoming Projects (2005)

Current Research Projects

In addition to published works, I maintain several ongoing research projects exploring the intersection of history, mystery, and modern treasure hunting. Some of these investigations delve into ancient artifacts, historical conspiracies, and unexplained archaeological discoveries.

Note: Detailed research files are maintained separately for academic and security purposes.

Awards & Recognition

  • World Fantasy Award - Best Anthology (The Ultimate Werewolf)
  • Hugo Award Nominations - Editorial work and anthology series
  • Locus Award - Science fiction anthology contributions
  • Innovation in Publishing Award - Digital publishing pioneer (1999)

Book Availability

Print Editions: Available through major bookstores and online retailers
Digital Editions: Available through iBooks and partner platforms
Rare/Collector Items: Contact directly for availability
Academic Research: Specialized materials available to qualified researchers

Copyright © 2005 Byron Preiss. All rights reserved. | Contact
Books by Byron Preiss - Published Works

PUBLISHED WORKS

Books, Graphic Novels & Digital Publications

Home
About Byron
Books
The Secret
News
Contact
 
Categories:
• Treasure Hunts
• Science Fiction
• Graphic Novels
• Educational
• Digital Publishing
• Anthologies

Complete Bibliography

Featured Work: The Secret (1982)

The Secret: A Treasure Hunt
Co-authored with Sean Kelly

A groundbreaking interactive book containing 12 treasure hunts across North America. Each hunt combines a painting by John Jude Palencar with a verse, leading to buried ceramic casques containing keys to safety deposit boxes with jewels.

Status: 3 treasures found (Chicago 1984, Cleveland 2004, Boston 2019) • 9 remain undiscovered

Graphic Novels & Visual Publications

Title Year Description
Fiction Illustrated Series 1976-1977 Pioneering "graphic novel" series featuring adaptations of classic science fiction stories
Weird Heroes 1975-1977 Anthology series featuring original superhero and adventure stories
The Illustrated Harlan Ellison 1978 Visual adaptation of Harlan Ellison's science fiction works
The Illustrated Roger Zelazny 1978 Graphic interpretations of Roger Zelazny's fantasy novels

Science Fiction & Fantasy

  • The Microverse (1989) - Exploration of microscopic worlds and quantum realities
  • The Ultimate Dinosaur (1992) - Comprehensive guide to prehistoric life
  • The Ultimate Dragon (1995) - Mythology and legend of dragons across cultures
  • The Ultimate Frankenstein (1991) - Anthology of Frankenstein-inspired stories
  • The Ultimate Werewolf (1991) - Collection of werewolf tales and folklore

Educational & Reference Works

  • The Planets (1985) - Comprehensive guide to our solar system
  • The Universe (1987) - Exploration of space and cosmology
  • Dragonworld (1979) - Co-authored fantasy novel with J. Michael Reaves
  • The Words of Gandhi (1982) - Collection of Mahatma Gandhi's writings

Digital Publishing (iBooks Era)

iBooks Digital Catalog (1999-2005)

As founder of iBooks, Byron pioneered simultaneous print and digital publishing:

  • Classic Science Fiction Reprints - Digitized backlist titles from major authors
  • Yahoo! Internet Guides - Partnership series for web navigation and digital literacy
  • Enhanced eBooks - Interactive digital editions with multimedia elements
  • Educational Digital Content - Learning materials optimized for digital platforms

Anthologies & Editorial Work

  • The Dinosaur Hunters (1990) - Paleontology and fossil discovery stories
  • Isaac Asimov's Robot City (1987-1988) - Editorial supervision of shared-world series
  • The Best of Omni Science Fiction (1980-1995) - Annual collections from Omni Magazine
  • Future Crime (1992) - Anthology of science fiction mystery stories

Recent & Upcoming Projects (2005)

Current Research Projects

In addition to published works, I maintain several ongoing research projects exploring the intersection of history, mystery, and modern treasure hunting. Some of these investigations delve into ancient artifacts, historical conspiracies, and unexplained archaeological discoveries.

Note: Detailed research files are maintained separately for academic and security purposes.

Awards & Recognition

  • World Fantasy Award - Best Anthology (The Ultimate Werewolf)
  • Hugo Award Nominations - Editorial work and anthology series
  • Locus Award - Science fiction anthology contributions
  • Innovation in Publishing Award - Digital publishing pioneer (1999)

Book Availability

Print Editions: Available through major bookstores and online retailers
Digital Editions: Available through iBooks and partner platforms
Rare/Collector Items: Contact directly for availability
Academic Research: Specialized materials available to qualified researchers

Copyright © 2005 Byron Preiss. All rights reserved. | Contact