Bernie Taupin books in order
British songwriter
- Born
- 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Carte Blanche
Bernie Taupin has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Elton (1977). The best-known is A Cradle of Haloes (1988). The latest is Scattershot (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bernie Taupin
Start here
A Cradle of Haloes
Bernie Taupin's most-read book.
Newest
Scattershot
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
Scattershot (2023)
Non-fiction in order
A Cradle of Haloes (1988)
Other books in order
Elton (1977)
Burning Cold (1979)
About Bernie Taupin
Bernard John Taupin is an English lyricist and visual artist. He is best known for his songwriting partnership with Elton John, recognised as one of the most successful partnerships of its kind in history. Taupin co-wrote the majority of John's songs, dating back to the 1960s.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bernie Taupin FAQ
- How many books has Bernie Taupin written?
- Bernie Taupin has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bernie Taupin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Cradle of Haloes.
- What is Bernie Taupin's latest book?
- Scattershot (2023).
- What is Bernie Taupin's most famous book?
- A Cradle of Haloes (1988) is Bernie Taupin's most widely read book.
- Does Bernie Taupin write under a pen name?
- Yes: Bernie Taupin has also published as Carte Blanche.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.