Elia Kazan books in order
American director and actor
- Lived
- 1909–2003
- Country
- Greece
- Books
- 12
Elia Kazan published 9 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with America, America (1964). The best-known is The Arrangement (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Elia Kazan
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The Arrangement
Elia Kazan's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
America, America (1964)
The Arrangement (1967)
The Assassins (1972)
The Understudy (1975)
Acts of Love (1979)
The Anatolian (1982)
Beyond the Aegean (1994)
Kazan on Directing (2009)
The Selected Letters of Elia Kazan (2014)
Non-fiction in order
Kazan on Kazan (1973)
Elia Kazan (1988)
Kazan (1999)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Arrangement (1969)Film · from The Arrangement
About Elia Kazan
Elias Kazantzoglou, known as Elia Kazan, was a Greek-American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elia Kazan FAQ
- How many books has Elia Kazan written?
- Elia Kazan published 9 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elia Kazan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Arrangement.
- What is Elia Kazan's last book?
- Kazan (1999).
- What is Elia Kazan's most famous book?
- The Arrangement (1967) is Elia Kazan's most widely read book.
- Which Elia Kazan books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Arrangement (film, 1969).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.