Guido van Rossum books in order
Dutch programmer and creator of Python
- Born
- 1956
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 4
Guido van Rossum has published 4 books, beginning with Python Library Reference (Open Source Library) (1999). The best-known is An Introduction to Python (2003). The latest is The Python Language Reference Manual (2003).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Guido van Rossum
Start here
An Introduction to Python
Guido van Rossum's most-read book.
Newest
The Python Language Reference Manual
Published 2003.
Other books in order
Python Library Reference (Open Source Library) (1999)
Python Reference Manual (1999)
An Introduction to Python (2003)
The Python Language Reference Manual (2003)
About Guido van Rossum
Guido van Rossum is a Dutch programmer. He is the creator of the Python programming language, for which he was the "benevolent dictator for life" (BDFL) until he stepped down from the position on 12 July 2018. He remained a member of the Python Steering Council through 2019, and withdrew from nominations for the 2020 election.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Guido van Rossum FAQ
- How many books has Guido van Rossum written?
- Guido van Rossum has published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Guido van Rossum's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with An Introduction to Python.
- What is Guido van Rossum's latest book?
- The Python Language Reference Manual (2003).
- What is Guido van Rossum's most famous book?
- An Introduction to Python (2003) is Guido van Rossum's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.