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
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