Portrait of Dorothea Tanning

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

Where to start with Dorothea Tanning

Standalone novels in order

  1. Chasm (2004)

    158 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Dorothea Tanning (1974)

    105 pages

  2. Birthday (1986)

    185 pages

  3. Between Lives (2001)

    288 pages

Poetry in order

  1. Another Language of Flowers (1998)

    63 pages

  2. Coming to That (2011)

    55 pages

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.