Portrait of Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola books in order

American filmmaker

Born
1939
Country
United States
Books
5

Francis Ford Coppola has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 1 other book, beginning with The Godfather (1971). The best-known is Apocalypse Now Redux (2000). The latest is Bram Stoker's Dracula: The Film and the Legend (1992).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Francis Ford Coppola

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Godfather (1971)

    177 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Bram Stoker's Dracula: The Film and the Legend (1992)

    172 pages

Plays in order

  1. Apocalypse Now Redux (2000)

    201 pages

  2. The Godfather Notebook (2016)

    784 pages

Other books in order

  1. Coppola and Eiko on Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

    96 pages

About Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola is an American filmmaker. One of the leading figures of the New Hollywood, Coppola is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. He has received various accolades including five Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Palmes d'Or, as well as nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Coppola was also honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2010, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2024, and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2025. Four of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Francis Ford Coppola FAQ

How many books has Francis Ford Coppola written?
Francis Ford Coppola has published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Francis Ford Coppola's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Apocalypse Now Redux.
What is Francis Ford Coppola's latest book?
Bram Stoker's Dracula: The Film and the Legend (1992).
What is Francis Ford Coppola's most famous book?
Apocalypse Now Redux (2000) is Francis Ford Coppola's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.