Carl Van Vechten books in order
American writer and photographer
- Lived
- 1880–1964
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 15
Carl Van Vechten published 10 novels and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with The Merry-go-round (1918). The best-known is The Tiger in the House (1920).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carl Van Vechten
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The Tiger in the House
Carl Van Vechten's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Merry-go-round (1918)
The Blind Bow-Boy (1923)
The Tattooed Countess (1924)
Firecrackers (1925)
Nigger Heaven (1926)
Peter Whiffle (1927)
Spider Boy (1928)
Parties (1930)
Selected Writings of Gertrude Stein (1946)
The Splendid Drunken Twenties (2003)
Non-fiction in order
The Tiger in the House (1920)
Red (1925)
Excavations (1926)
Generations in Black and White (1993)
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About Carl Van Vechten
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He gained fame as a writer, and notoriety as well, for his 1926 novel Nigger Heaven. In his later years, he took up photography and took many portraits of notable people. Although he was married to women for most of his adult years, Van Vechten engaged in numerous affairs with men during his lifetime.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Carl Van Vechten FAQ
- How many books has Carl Van Vechten written?
- Carl Van Vechten published 10 novels and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carl Van Vechten's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tiger in the House.
- What is Carl Van Vechten's last book?
- Selected Writings of Gertrude Stein (1946).
- What is Carl Van Vechten's most famous book?
- The Tiger in the House (1920) is Carl Van Vechten's most widely read book.
- Can I read Carl Van Vechten's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Carl Van Vechten are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.