Alan Jay Lerner books in order
American lyricist and librettist
- Lived
- 1918–1986
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Alan Jay Lerner published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with Paint Your Wagon (1952). The best-known is My Fair Lady (1958).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alan Jay Lerner
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My Fair Lady
Alan Jay Lerner's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Street Where I Live (1978)
The Musical Theatre (1986)
Plays in order
My Fair Lady (1958)
Other books in order
Paint Your Wagon (1952)
Gigi (1973 Stage Version) (1981)
Brigadoon (1999)
About Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist and librettist. In collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and later Burton Lane, he created some of the world's most popular and enduring works of musical theatre both for the stage and on film. Lerner won three Tony Awards and three Academy Awards, among other honors.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alan Jay Lerner FAQ
- How many books has Alan Jay Lerner written?
- Alan Jay Lerner published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alan Jay Lerner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Fair Lady.
- What is Alan Jay Lerner's last book?
- The Musical Theatre (1986).
- What is Alan Jay Lerner's most famous book?
- My Fair Lady (1958) is Alan Jay Lerner's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.