Bob Black books in order
American anarchist
- Born
- 1951
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Bob Black has published 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Abolition of Work (1985). The latest is Unlock Your Life (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bob Black
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The Abolition of Work
Bob Black's most-read book.
Newest
Unlock Your Life
Published 2018.
Novellas in order
The Abolition of Work (1985)
Non-fiction in order
Beneath the Underground (1994)
Anarchy After Leftism (1997)
Come Hither to Go Yonder (2005)
Unlock Your Life (2018)
Other books in order
Rants & Incendiary Tracts (1989)
Mandolin Man (2022)
Mobilize Your Mission (2022)
About Bob Black
Robert Charles Black Jr. is an American anarchist best known for his 1985 essay "The Abolition of Work". He is a post-leftist anarchist. Black has a history of police informing which has drawn extensive commentary.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bob Black FAQ
- How many books has Bob Black written?
- Bob Black has published 1 novella, 4 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bob Black's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Abolition of Work.
- What is Bob Black's latest book?
- Unlock Your Life (2018).
- What is Bob Black's most famous book?
- The Abolition of Work (1985) is Bob Black's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.