Brassaï books in order
Hungarian-French photographer
- Lived
- 1899–1984
- Country
- France
- Books
- 8
Brassaï published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Picasso and Company (1964). The best-known is The Secret Paris of the 30's (1976).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Brassaï
Start here
The Secret Paris of the 30's
Brassaï's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Picasso and Company (1964)
The Secret Paris of the 30's (1976)
The Artists of My Life (1982)
Paris by Night (1987)
Henry Miller, the Paris Years (1995)
Henry Miller, Happy Rock (2002)
Henry Miller (2011)
Other books in order
Proust in the Power of Photography (1997)
About Brassaï
Brassaï was a Hungarian–French photographer, sculptor, medalist, writer, and filmmaker who rose to international fame in France in the 20th century. He was one of the numerous Hungarian artists who flourished in Paris beginning between the world wars.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Brassaï FAQ
- How many books has Brassaï written?
- Brassaï published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Brassaï's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Secret Paris of the 30's.
- What is Brassaï's last book?
- The Artists of My Life (1982).
- What is Brassaï's most famous book?
- The Secret Paris of the 30's (1976) is Brassaï's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.