Desmond Morris books in order
British zoologist and ethologist
- Lived
- 1928–2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 37
Desmond Morris published 5 novels, 1 novella, 13 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 16 other books, beginning with The Naked Ape (1967).
Updated September 2026
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The Naked Ape
Desmond Morris's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Naked Ape (1967)
The Human Zoo (1969)
The Soccer Tribe (1981)
The Animal Contract (1990)
The Naked Woman (2004)
Novellas in order
Catwatching (1985)
Non-fiction in order
Men and Apes (1966)
Intimate Behaviour (1970)
The Pocket Guide to Manwatching (1977)
Gestures, Their Origins and Distribution (1978)
Animal Days (1979)
The Book of Ages (1983)
Bodywatching, a Field Guide to the Human Species (1985)
The Human Animal (1994)
Human Sexes (1997)
Peoplewatching (1998)
The Naked Eye (2000)
The Naked Man (2008)
Child: How Children Think, Learn and Grow in the Early Years (2010)
Children's books in order
The Mammals (1965)
Catlore (1987)
Other books in order
The Biology of Art (1962)
Primate Ethology (1967)
Patterns of Reproductive Behaviour (1970)
Illustrated Dogwatching (1986)
Illustrated Horsewatching (1988)
Animal Watching (1990)
Babywatching (Genuine 1st Edition) (1991)
Bodytalk (1994)
Catworld (1996)
Body Guards (1999)
Cat Breeds of the World (1999)
Dogs (2001)
Dragons, a Natural History (2003)
Amazing Baby (2008)
Owl (2009)
Planet Ape (2009)
About Desmond Morris
Desmond John Morris was an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology. He was known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programmes such as Zoo Time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Desmond Morris FAQ
- How many books has Desmond Morris written?
- Desmond Morris published 5 novels, 1 novella, 13 non-fiction books, 2 children's books and 16 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Desmond Morris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Naked Ape.
- What is Desmond Morris's last book?
- Child: How Children Think, Learn and Grow in the Early Years (2010).
- What is Desmond Morris's most famous book?
- The Naked Ape (1967) is Desmond Morris's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.