Phil Foglio Books In Order – Phil Foglio, an American author and artist born in 1956, rose to fame in the 1970s as a standout science fiction fan artist. In the 1980s, he began professionally writing and illustrating cartoons and comics. He created work for Magic: The Gathering, Buck Godot, and Girl Genius—a widely loved comic and novel series he co-writes with his wife, Kaja Foglio. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist in 1977 and 1978, and Best Graphic Story in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Transylvania Polygnostic University later hired him to teach modern dance while he continued researching Sparks and folk science.
Phil Foglio Biography
Early life and career– Phil Foglio, born on May 1, 1956, in Mount Vernon, New York, moved with his family to Hartsdale, where he lived until age 17. He studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and joined its science fiction club, co-editing the fanzine Effen Essef. In 1976, he earned Hugo nominations for Best Fan Artist and Best Dramatic Presentation, and won Best Fan Artist in 1977 and 1978. After living in DePaul dorms, he settled in Rogers Park, hosting weekly sci-fi fan meetings. Foglio drew the first known Unix daemons in 1979 and created the comic What’s New with Phil & Dixie in 1980. He moved to New York, co-founded the comic company ffantasy ffactory, and collaborated on D’Arc Tangent before returning to Chicago. He illustrated MythAdventures, adapted Another Fine Myth, and worked with DC, Marvel, and First Comics. Foglio also launched Buck Godot, based on his friend John Buckley.
Awards—In 1976, Phil Foglio illustrated The Capture, a slideshow written by Robert Asprin that earned a Hugo nomination for Best Dramatic Presentation. That same year, Foglio received his first nomination for Best Fan Artist and went on to win the award in 1977 and 1978. In 2009, he, Kaja Foglio, and Cheyenne Wright won the first Hugo for Best Graphic Story for Girl Genius, repeating the win in 2010 and 2011.
Phil Foglio Books In Order
Publication Order of Buck Godot Books
Publication Order of Girl Genius Novels Books with Kaja Foglio
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
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| Agatha H. and the Airship City(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2011) | Buy Now |
| Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2012) | Buy Now |
| Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2014) | Buy Now |
| Agatha H. and the Siege of Mechanicsburg(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2020) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of Girl Genius Books with Kaja Foglio
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Genius Volume 1: Agatha Heterodyne & The Beetleburg Clank(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2002) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 2: Agatha Heterodyne & The Airship City(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2002) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 3: Agatha Heterodyne & The Monster Engine(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2004) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 4: Agatha Heterodyne & The Circus Of Dreams | (2006) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 5: Agatha Heterodyne & The Clockwork Princess(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2006) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 6: Agatha Heterodyne And The Golden Trilobite(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2006) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 7: Agatha Heterodyne and the Voice of the Castle(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2007) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 8: Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2009) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 9: Agatha Heterodyne and The Heirs of the Storm(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2010) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 10: Agatha Heterodyne and the Guardian Muse(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2011) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 11: Agatha Heterodyne and the Hammerless Bell | (2012) | Buy Now |
| Girl Genius Volume 12: Siege of Mechanicsburg(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2013) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of Girl Genius: The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne Books
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 1: The Beast of the Rails(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2015) | Buy Now |
| Volume 2: The City of Lightning | (2016) | Buy Now |
| Volume 3: The Incorruptible Library(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2017) | Buy Now |
| Volume 4: Kings and Wizards(With: Kaja Foglio) | (2018) | Buy Now |
| Volume 5: Sparks and Monsters | (2021) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of The XXXenophile Collection Books
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The XXXenophile Collection Vol. 1 | (1989) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Big Book ‘O Fun | (1994) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Collection Volume 2 | (1997) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Collection Volume 3 | (1997) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Collection Volume 4 | (1998) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Collection Volume 5 | (1998) | Buy Now |
| The XXXenophile Collection Volume 6 | (2000) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of What’s New Books
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 1: The Collected Adventures of Phil and Dixie | (1991) | Buy Now |
| Volume 2: Sex & Gamers… Really | (1994) | Buy Now |
| Volume 3: The Magic Years | (2000) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal Aliens(With: Nick Pollotta) | (1989) | Buy Now |
| The Night Sheriff | (2021) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Myth Adventures One | (1984) | Buy Now |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Book Title | Year | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Writer in the Library: 41 Writers Reveal How They Use Libraries to Develop Their Skill, Craft & Careers | (2008) | Buy Now |
| Straight Outta Tombstone | (2017) | Buy Now |
Last released Books of Phil Foglio
1. The Night Sheriff
The Night Sheriff protects Bartholomew Zenon’s Zenonland, cursed by a witch to remain constantly aware of everyone within the massive fantasy theme park. When a monster hunter—armed with dangerous knowledge—launches an attack, the Night Sheriff must race to uncover the source of the threat and unravel hidden secrets buried deep in the park. If he fails, he risks losing everything: his life, the park, and possibly the entire world.
2. Volume 6: Sparks and MonstersÂ
Adventure, romance, and mad science collide as Agatha, the last surviving Heterodyne, steps into her infamous family’s legacy. Everyone believed the notorious line of Mad Scientists had vanished—but Agatha proves them wrong. She sets up a new lab, hoping to finally focus on her work. But her plans unravel when a series of murders erupts around her, forcing her to confront deadly secrets and unexpected danger.
3. Heart of Stone
This volume launches a new chapter in the XXXenophile Collection with an all-new, full-length story. In XXXenophile – Heart of Stone, a group of adventurers dives into their latest dungeon crawl expecting treasure and glory—but they uncover far more than they bargained for. Their journey quickly turns into an unexpected and wild escapade, packed with surprises that test their courage, curiosity, and desires at every turn.
FAQ on Phil Foglio
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Phil Foglio, an American author and artist born in 1956, rose to fame in the 1970s as a standout science fiction fan artist. In the 1980s, he began professionally writing and illustrating cartoons and comics.
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The Night Sheriff, Volume 6: Sparks and Monsters are the last published books in 2021.
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