Bruno Schulz books in order
Jewish novelist and painter
- Lived
- 1892–1942
- Country
- West Ukrainian People's Republic
- Books
- 4
Bruno Schulz published 3 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Street of Crocodiles (1934).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Bruno Schulz
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The Street of Crocodiles
Bruno Schulz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (1937)
Letters and Drawings of Bruno Schulz (1988)
Drawings of Bruno Schulz (1990)
Short story collections in order
The Street of Crocodiles (1934)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Hour-Glass Sanatorium (1973)Film · from Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass
About Bruno Schulz
Bruno Schulz was a Polish-Jewish writer, literary critic, visual artist, and art teacher.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bruno Schulz FAQ
- How many books has Bruno Schulz written?
- Bruno Schulz published 3 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bruno Schulz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Street of Crocodiles.
- What is Bruno Schulz's last book?
- Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (1937).
- What is Bruno Schulz's most famous book?
- The Street of Crocodiles (1934) is Bruno Schulz's most widely read book.
- Which Bruno Schulz books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (as The Hour-Glass Sanatorium, film, 1973).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.