Federico Fellini books in order
Italian filmmaker
- Lived
- 1920–1993
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 13
Federico Fellini published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 1 play and 5 other books, beginning with Juliet of the Spirits (1965). The best-known is Fellini on Fellini (1976).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Federico Fellini

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Fellini on Fellini
Federico Fellini's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

I'm a Born Liar: A Fellini Lexicon (Dec 2003)
Non-fiction in order

Juliet of the Spirits (1965)

Fellini on Fellini (1976)

Comments on Film (1988)

Fellini (2000)

I'm a Born Liar (2003)

Book of Dreams (2008)
Plays in order
Three Screenplays (1970)
Other books in order

Satyricon (1970)

Amarcord (1973)

faces (1981)

Trip to Tulum (1990)

Federico Fellini (1994)
About Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style that blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness. Recognized as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time, his films rank highly in critical polls such as that of Cahiers du Cinéma and Sight & Sound, which lists his 1963 film 8½ as the 10th-greatest film of all time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Federico Fellini FAQ
- How many books has Federico Fellini written?
- Federico Fellini published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 1 play and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Federico Fellini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fellini on Fellini.
- What is Federico Fellini's last book?
- Comments on Film (1988).
- What is Federico Fellini's most famous book?
- Fellini on Fellini (1976) is Federico Fellini's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.