Novels:
* The Weapon Shops of Isher (1951): A classic of the "space opera" genre, this novel features a unique and innovative weapons system that can be used for both good and evil.
* Slan (1946): A thought-provoking tale about a race of humanoids with telepathic abilities who face discrimination and persecution.
* The Voyage of the Space Beagle (1950): A collection of interwoven novellas that explore themes of alien contact, human psychology, and the limits of scientific knowledge.
* Null-A (1945): A complex and ambitious novel that attempts to explore the nature of consciousness and the possibility of achieving "null-A" - a state of perfect rationality and control.
* The Mind Cage (1957): A novel that deals with the theme of brainwashing and the power of the human mind to resist manipulation.
* The War of the Worlds (1951): A reimagining of H.G. Wells's classic science fiction novel, featuring a more detailed and complex account of the Martian invasion of Earth.
Short Story Collections:
* The Weapon Makers (1952): A collection of short stories, many of which explore themes of war and technology.
* The Mixed Men (1952): A collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of human nature and the nature of reality.
* The Book of Ptath (1949): A collection of short stories that feature a unique and bizarre alien race called the Ptaths.
* Empire of the Atom (1957): A collection of short stories that explore the potential dangers and possibilities of atomic energy.
Other Notable Works:
* The Black Destroyer (1939): One of van Vogt's earliest and most popular stories.
* The Quest for the Star Stone (1941): A pulp science fiction story that features a group of adventurers searching for a powerful alien artifact.
* The Monster (1940): A story that deals with the themes of fear and prejudice.
Van Vogt's work has been praised for its originality, its complex ideas, and its fast-paced action. He was a highly influential writer who helped shape the development of science fiction as a genre. His works continue to be read and enjoyed by fans of science fiction today.