Jerry Pournelle Signed Firsts: A Reference

Jerry Pournelle (1933–2017) was a science fiction writer, political commentator, and pioneering tech columnist best known for his collaborations with Larry Niven and his solo CoDominium future history series. Pournelle’s death in 2017 fixed the supply of signed copies permanently.

Key Titles

• Lucifer’s Hammer (1977) — Playboy Press (with Niven). Dual-signed firsts: $150–$400.
• Footfall (1985) — Del Rey (with Niven). Dual-signed firsts: $50–$150.
• The Mote in God’s Eye (1974) — Simon & Schuster (with Niven). See dedicated entry.
• Janissaries (1979) — Ace. Solo Pournelle. Signed firsts: $20–$50.

Pournelle’s value in the collecting market is primarily as a co-author with Niven. Dual-signed copies of their collaborations command the strongest demand.