David Hockney books in order
Painter, printmaker, set designer, photographer
- Lived
- 1937–2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 16
David Hockney published 9 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 6 other books, beginning with Secret Knowledge (2001).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with David Hockney
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Secret Knowledge
David Hockney's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
David Hockney (1970)
Hockney on Photography (1988)
Dog Days (1998)
Hockney on 'Art' (1999)
Secret Knowledge (2001)
pictures (2004)
A Yorkshire Sketchbook (2012)
A History of Pictures (2016)
Spring Cannot Be Cancelled (2021)
Children's books in order
A History of Pictures for Children (2018)
Other books in order
The Blue Guitar (1977)
Paper Pools (1980)
David Hockney Photographs (1982)
On Photography (1983)
David Hockney, Faces, 1966-1984 (1987)
Hockney Posters (1987)
About David Hockney
David Hockney was a British painter, stage designer and photographer. As an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, he is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. He was known for his vivid, stylised realism and championed figurative work, often in a bold style, during a period when abstract art predominated.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
David Hockney FAQ
- How many books has David Hockney written?
- David Hockney published 9 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read David Hockney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Secret Knowledge.
- What is David Hockney's last book?
- Spring Cannot Be Cancelled (2021).
- What is David Hockney's most famous book?
- Secret Knowledge (2001) is David Hockney's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.