Gil Scott-Heron books in order
American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author
- Lived
- 1949–2011
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Gil Scott-Heron published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Vulture (1970). The best-known is The Last Holiday (2012).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gil Scott-Heron
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The Last Holiday
Gil Scott-Heron's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Vulture (1970)
The Nigger Factory (1972)
The Vulture and the Nigger Factory (1999)
Non-fiction in order
The Last Holiday (2012)
Other books in order
Now and Then (2000)
About Gil Scott-Heron
Gilbert Scott-Heron was an American jazz poet, singer, musician and author, known for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson fused jazz, blues and soul with lyrics relative to social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles. He referred to himself as a "bluesologist", his own term for "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues". His poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", delivered over a jazz-soul beat, is considered a major influence on hip-hop music.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gil Scott-Heron FAQ
- How many books has Gil Scott-Heron written?
- Gil Scott-Heron published 3 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gil Scott-Heron's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Last Holiday.
- What is Gil Scott-Heron's last book?
- The Last Holiday (2012).
- What is Gil Scott-Heron's most famous book?
- The Last Holiday (2012) is Gil Scott-Heron's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.