Akira Kurosawa books in order
Japanese filmmaker
- Lived
- 1910–1998
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- AK
Akira Kurosawa published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Something Like an Autobiography (1981).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Akira Kurosawa
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Something Like an Autobiography
Akira Kurosawa's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Something Like an Autobiography (1981)
Plays in order
Ran (1983)
Seven Samurai and Other Screenplays (1992)
Other books in order
Ikiru (1968)
About Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker who directed 30 feature films in a career spanning six decades. With a bold and dynamic style strongly influenced by Western cinema yet distinct from it, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Known as a hands-on filmmaker, he was heavily involved with all aspects of production as a director, writer, producer, and editor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Akira Kurosawa FAQ
- How many books has Akira Kurosawa written?
- Akira Kurosawa published 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Akira Kurosawa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Something Like an Autobiography.
- What is Akira Kurosawa's last book?
- Something Like an Autobiography (1981).
- What is Akira Kurosawa's most famous book?
- Something Like an Autobiography (1981) is Akira Kurosawa's most widely read book.
- Does Akira Kurosawa write under a pen name?
- Yes: Akira Kurosawa has also published as AK.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.