Portrait of Alexander Bogdanov

Alexander Bogdanov books in order

Russian physician, philosopher and revolutionary

Lived
1873–1928
Country
Russia
Books
3

Alexander Bogdanov published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with empiriomonism (1906). The best-known is Red Star (1908).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Bogdanov

Standalone novels in order

  1. empiriomonism (1906)

    449 pages

  2. Red Star (1908)

    241 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. A Short Course of Economic Science (1925)

    391 pages

About Alexander Bogdanov

Alexander Aleksandrovich Bogdanov, born Alexander Malinovsky, was a Russian and later Soviet physician, philosopher, science fiction writer, and Bolshevik revolutionary. He was a polymath who pioneered blood transfusion, as well as general systems theory, and made important contributions to cybernetics.

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

Alexander Bogdanov FAQ

How many books has Alexander Bogdanov written?
Alexander Bogdanov published 2 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Bogdanov's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Red Star.
What is Alexander Bogdanov's last book?
A Short Course of Economic Science (1925).
What is Alexander Bogdanov's most famous book?
Red Star (1908) is Alexander Bogdanov's most widely read book.

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