Dorothea Tanning books in order
American painter
- Lived
- 1910–2012
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Dorothea Tanning published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 poetry collections, beginning with Dorothea Tanning (1974).
Updated September 2026
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Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Tanning's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

Chasm (2004)
Non-fiction in order

Dorothea Tanning (1974)

Birthday (1986)

Between Lives (2001)
Poetry in order

Another Language of Flowers (1998)

Coming to That (2011)
About Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Margaret Tanning was an American painter, printmaker, sculptor, writer, and poet. Her early work was influenced by European Surrealism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dorothea Tanning FAQ
- How many books has Dorothea Tanning written?
- Dorothea Tanning published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 2 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dorothea Tanning's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dorothea Tanning.
- What is Dorothea Tanning's last book?
- Chasm (2004).
- What is Dorothea Tanning's most famous book?
- Dorothea Tanning (1974) is Dorothea Tanning's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.