“Books in Order: Delving into the Bibliography of Ben Elton
Who is Ben Elton?
Accomplished author, Ben Elton, has carved a niche for himself in the realms of humour, dystopian fiction, and historical fiction novels. Having written his first play at a tender age of 15, his creative journey began with joining an amateur theatre company while studying at Godalming Grammar School. Aimed at being a stagehand at the local theatre, destiny steered him towards studying theatre and drama at Manchester University, thus launching him into the world of storytelling.
Ben’s versatile work ranges from acclaimed sitcoms such as ‘The Young Ones’, ‘Blackadder’, and ‘The Thin Blue Line’ to success in West End musicals like ‘We Will Rock You’. He shares his life in Fremantle, Australia (near Perth) with his wife Sophie and their three children.
Ben Elton’s Unique Writing Style
Ben’s writing style is distinct and his ability to intertwine humour with profound themes is noteworthy. Whether exploring historically significant events or painting dystopian futures, his prose never lacks wit. Elton’s ability to effortlessly inject humour into intricate plots sets him apart in the literary world.
A Journey Through Ben Elton’s Books in Order
Ben Elton embarked on his publishing journey in 1984 with the non-fiction book ‘Bachelor Boys‘. Leaping into the realm of novels in 1989, he released ‘Stark‘. The following list provides a look at Ben Elton’s books in order of their original release dates:
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Stark | (1989) |    |
| Gridlock | (1991) | |
| This Other Eden | (1993) | |
| Popcorn | (1996) | |
| Blast from the Past | (1998) | |
| Inconceivable | (1999) | |
| Dead Famous | (2001) | |
| High Society | (2002) | |
| Past Mortem | (2004) | |
| The First Casualty | (2005) | |
| Chart Throb | (2006) | |
| Blind Faith | (2007) | |
| Meltdown | (2009) | |
| Two Brothers | (2012) | |
| Time and Time Again | (2014) | |
| Identity Crisis | (2015) | |