Dalton Trumbo books in order
American screenwriter
- Lived
- 1905–1976
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Dalton Trumbo published 4 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Johnny Got His Gun (1939).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Dalton Trumbo
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Johnny Got His Gun
Dalton Trumbo's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Johnny Got His Gun (Sep 1939)
Additional Dialogue; Letters of Dalton Trumbo, 1942-1962 (1970)
Night of the Aurochs (1979)
Eclipse (2005)
Other books in order
The Time of the Toad (1949)
The Devil in the Book (1956)
Film and TV adaptations
- Johnny Got His Gun (1971)Film · from Johnny Got His Gun
About Dalton Trumbo
James Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter who scripted many award-winning films, including Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944), Roman Holiday (1953), Spartacus (1960), and Exodus (1960). One of the Hollywood Ten, he refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947 during the committee's investigation of Communist influences in the motion picture industry.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dalton Trumbo FAQ
- How many books has Dalton Trumbo written?
- Dalton Trumbo published 4 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dalton Trumbo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Johnny Got His Gun.
- What is Dalton Trumbo's last book?
- Additional Dialogue; Letters of Dalton Trumbo, 1942-1962 (1970).
- What is Dalton Trumbo's most famous book?
- Johnny Got His Gun (1939) is Dalton Trumbo's most widely read book.
- Which Dalton Trumbo books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Johnny Got His Gun (film, 1971).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.