Portrait of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky books in order

Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer

Born
1929
Country
Chile
Books
23
Also writes as
Jodo

Alejandro Jodorowsky has published 13 novels, 5 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Incal (2015). The latest is Moon Face (2018).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alejandro Jodorowsky

Standalone novels in order

  1. The White Lama Book 6 -Water Triangle Fire Triangle (the White Lama, 6) (2000)

    160 pages

  2. Technopriests, The (2004)

    152 pages

  3. Psiko- Büyü (2005)

    455 pages

  4. The Way of Tarot (2009)

    536 pages

  5. Psychomagic (2010)

    306 pages

  6. Metabarons (2011)

    544 pages

  7. Before the Incal (2013)

    304 pages

  8. Bouncer (2015)

    412 pages

  9. Metagenealogia (2015)

    704 pages

  10. The Incal (2015)

    309 pages

  11. Where the Bird Sings Best (2015)

    416 pages

  12. Albina and the Dog-men (2016)

    218 pages

  13. Moon Face (2018)

    248 pages

Novellas in order

  1. The Technopriests (1999)

    99 pages

  2. Son of the Gun (2001)

    62 pages

  3. Metabarons, the (2002)

    136 pages

  4. Megalex (2005)

    112 pages

  5. Showman Killer (2015)

    53 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky (2008)

    264 pages

  2. Metagenealogy (2014)

Other books in order

  1. The Epic Journey (The Incal) (1988)

    128 pages

  2. The Metabarons, Alpha/omega (2002)

    47 pages

  3. Jodorowsky Library: Metabarons Genesis (2022)

About Alejandro Jodorowsky

Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky is a Chilean and French avant-garde filmmaker and writer. Known for his films El Topo (1970), The Holy Mountain (1973) and Santa Sangre (1989), Jodorowsky has been "venerated by cult cinema enthusiasts" for his work which "is filled with violently surreal images and a hybrid blend of mysticism and religious provocation".

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alejandro Jodorowsky FAQ

How many books has Alejandro Jodorowsky written?
Alejandro Jodorowsky has published 13 novels, 5 novellas, 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alejandro Jodorowsky's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Incal.
What is Alejandro Jodorowsky's latest book?
Moon Face (2018).
What is Alejandro Jodorowsky's most famous book?
The Incal (2015) is Alejandro Jodorowsky's most widely read book.
Does Alejandro Jodorowsky write under a pen name?
Yes: Alejandro Jodorowsky has also published as Jodo.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.