Derek Jarman books in order
British film director and artist
- Lived
- 1942–1994
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 5
Derek Jarman published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with War Requiem (1989). The best-known is garden (1995).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Derek Jarman
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garden
Derek Jarman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Chroma (1995)
Novellas in order
War Requiem (1989)
Non-fiction in order
Dancing Ledge (1991)
Smiling in Slow Motion (2001)
Other books in order
garden (1995)
About Derek Jarman
Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman was an English artist, film maker, stage designer, writer, gardener, and gay rights activist, regarded as one of the most influential figures associated with the new queer cinema. Trained originally as a painter, he moved into stage and production design in the late 1960s, including work on Ken Russell's controversial historical 1971 film The Devils, before turning to filmmaking as a director.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Derek Jarman FAQ
- How many books has Derek Jarman written?
- Derek Jarman published 1 novel, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Derek Jarman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with garden.
- What is Derek Jarman's last book?
- Chroma (1995).
- What is Derek Jarman's most famous book?
- garden (1995) is Derek Jarman's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.