Edgar Snow published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Living China (1936). The best-known is Red Star Over China (1937).
Updated September 2026
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Red Star Over China
Edgar Snow's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Red Star Over China (1937)
Short story collections in order
Living China (1936)
Non-fiction in order
Scorched Earth (1941)
The Battle for Asia (1941)
Journey to the Beginning (1958)
Stella Rossa Sulla Cina (1965)
Other books in order
People on Our Side. -- (1944)
China, Russia, and the U.S.A (1962)
About Edgar Snow
Edgar Parks Snow was an American journalist known for his books and articles on communism in China and the Chinese Communist Revolution. He was the first Western journalist to give an account of the history of the Chinese Communist Party following the Long March, and he was also the first Western journalist to interview many of its leaders, including Mao Zedong. He is best known for his book Red Star Over China (1937), an account of the Chinese Communist movement from its foundation until the late 1930s.
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Edgar Snow FAQ
- How many books has Edgar Snow written?
- Edgar Snow published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edgar Snow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Red Star Over China.
- What is Edgar Snow's last book?
- Stella Rossa Sulla Cina (1965).
- What is Edgar Snow's most famous book?
- Red Star Over China (1937) is Edgar Snow'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.