Guy Debord books in order
French Marxist theorist, writer, filmmaker
- Lived
- 1931–1994
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
Guy Debord published 3 novels and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with The Society of the Spectacle (1967).
Updated September 2026
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The Society of the Spectacle
Guy Debord's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Considerations on the Assassination of Gérard Lebovici (Feb 1985)
Le Jeu De La Guerre (1987)
Des Contrats (Feb 1995)
Non-fiction in order
The Society of the Spectacle (Nov 1967)
Comments on the Society of the Spectacle (1988)
Panegyric, Volumes 1 and 2 (1989)
Correspondence (2009)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Society of the Spectacle (1973)Film · from The Society of the Spectacle
About Guy Debord
Guy-Ernest Debord was a French Marxist theorist, philosopher, filmmaker, critic of work, member of the Letterist International, founder of a Letterist faction, and founding member of the Situationist International. He was also briefly a member of Socialisme ou Barbarie. Debord is best known for his 1967 work, The Society of the Spectacle, alongside his direction to the Letterist and Situationist Magazines.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Guy Debord FAQ
- How many books has Guy Debord written?
- Guy Debord published 3 novels and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Guy Debord's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Society of the Spectacle.
- What is Guy Debord's last book?
- Des Contrats (1995).
- What is Guy Debord's most famous book?
- The Society of the Spectacle (1967) is Guy Debord's most widely read book.
- Which Guy Debord books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Society of the Spectacle (film, 1973).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.