Dennis Ritchie books in order
American computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system and the C programming language
- Lived
- 1941–2011
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Dennis Ritchie published 1 novel, beginning with The C Programming Language (1978).
Updated September 2026
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The C Programming Language
Dennis Ritchie's most-read book, rated by 55 Open Library readers.
Dennis Ritchie books in order of publication
The C Programming Language (1978), with Brian Kernighan
About Dennis Ritchie
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie was an American computer scientist. He created, together with long-time colleague Ken Thompson, the Unix operating system, C programming language, and B programming language.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dennis Ritchie FAQ
- How many books has Dennis Ritchie written?
- Dennis Ritchie published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dennis Ritchie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The C Programming Language.
- What is Dennis Ritchie's last book?
- The C Programming Language (1978).
- What is Dennis Ritchie's most famous book?
- The C Programming Language (1978) is Dennis Ritchie's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.