Bruce Chatwin published 4 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with In Patagonia (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bruce Chatwin
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In Patagonia
Bruce Chatwin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
On the Black Hill (1982)
The Songlines (1987)
Utz (1988)
Photographs and Notebooks (1993)
Novellas in order
The Viceroy of Ouidah (1980)
Short story collections in order
What Am I Doing Here (1988)
Anatomy of Restlessness (1997)
Non-fiction in order
In Patagonia (1977)
Patagonia Revisited (1985)
The Best of Granta Travel (1991)
Nowhere Is a Place (1992)
Winding Paths (1998)
Other books in order
Under the Sun (2010)
Film and TV adaptations
- Cobra Verde (1987)Film · from The Viceroy of Ouidah
- On the Black Hill (1988)Film · from On the Black Hill
- Utz (1992)Film · from Utz
About Bruce Chatwin
Charles Bruce Chatwin was an English travel writer, novelist and journalist. His first book, In Patagonia (1977), established Chatwin as a travel writer, although he considered himself instead a storyteller, interested in bringing to light unusual tales. He won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel On the Black Hill (1982), while his novel Utz (1988) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2008 The Times ranked Chatwin as number 46 on their list of "50 Greatest British Writers Since 1945".
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Bruce Chatwin FAQ
- How many books has Bruce Chatwin written?
- Bruce Chatwin published 4 novels, 1 novella, 2 short story collections, 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bruce Chatwin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In Patagonia.
- What is Bruce Chatwin's last book?
- The Best of Granta Travel (1991).
- What is Bruce Chatwin's most famous book?
- In Patagonia (1977) is Bruce Chatwin's most widely read book.
- Which Bruce Chatwin books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Viceroy of Ouidah (as Cobra Verde, film, 1987), On the Black Hill (film, 1988) and Utz (film, 1992).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.