Eric S. Raymond books in order
American programmer & open source advocate
- Born
- 1957
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Eric S. Raymond has published 2 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Art of Unix Programming (2003). The latest is Homesteading the Noosphere (1999).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Eric S. Raymond
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The Art of Unix Programming
Eric S. Raymond's most-read book.
Newest
Homesteading the Noosphere
Published 1999.
Standalone novels in order
The Cathedral and the Bazaar (1997)
Homesteading the Noosphere (1999)
Other books in order
Linux Undercover (1998)
The Art of Unix Programming (2003)
About Eric S. Raymond
Eric Steven Raymond, often referred to as ESR, is an American software developer, open-source software advocate, and author of the 1997 essay and 1999 book The Cathedral and the Bazaar. He wrote a guidebook for the Roguelike game NetHack. In the 1990s, he edited and updated the Jargon File, published as The New Hacker's Dictionary.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eric S. Raymond FAQ
- How many books has Eric S. Raymond written?
- Eric S. Raymond has published 2 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eric S. Raymond's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Art of Unix Programming.
- What is Eric S. Raymond's latest book?
- Homesteading the Noosphere (1999).
- What is Eric S. Raymond's most famous book?
- The Art of Unix Programming (2003) is Eric S. Raymond's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.