Fritz Lang books in order
Austrian filmmaker
- Lived
- 1890–1976
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 6
Fritz Lang published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 4 other books, beginning with M (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Fritz Lang
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M
Fritz Lang's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Fritz Lang (1985)
Plays in order
Metropolis (1973)
Other books in order
M (1963)
Chasing My Dreams (2017)
Leben Meiner Träume (2021)
Life Lived Through My Eyes: The Fritz Lang Story (2021)
About Fritz Lang
Friedrich Christian Anton Lang, better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Fritz Lang FAQ
- How many books has Fritz Lang written?
- Fritz Lang published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Fritz Lang's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with M.
- What is Fritz Lang's last book?
- Metropolis (1973).
- What is Fritz Lang's most famous book?
- M (1963) is Fritz Lang's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.