Henry Rollins books in order
American musician
- Born
- 1961
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
Henry Rollins has published 3 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 7 other books, beginning with Get in the Van (1994). The latest is Occupants (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henry Rollins

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Get in the Van
Henry Rollins's most-read book.
Newest
Occupants
Published 2011.
Standalone novels in order

Eye Scream (1996)

The Portable Henry Rollins (1997)

Roomanitarian (2005)
Non-fiction in order

Black Coffee Blues (1992)

Get in the Van (1994)

Do I Come Here Often? (Black Coffee Blues, Pt. 2) (1998)

Smile, You're Traveling (Oct 2000)

Broken Summers (2003)

Fanatic! (2006)

Occupants (2011)
Poetry in order

Solipsist (1998)
Other books in order

Pissing in the Gene Pool (1987)

Body Bag [Uk Only] (1989)

Bang ! (1990)

Now Watch Him Die (1993)

Everything (1996)

See a Grown Man Cry, Now Watch Him Die (1997)

The First Five (Rollins, Henry) (1997)
About Henry Rollins
Henry Lawrence Garfield, known professionally as Henry Rollins, is an American singer, writer, spoken word artist, actor, comedian, and presenter. After performing in the short-lived hardcore punk band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore band Black Flag from 1981 to 1986. Following the band's breakup, he established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, and formed the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 to 2003 and in 2006.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Rollins FAQ
- How many books has Henry Rollins written?
- Henry Rollins has published 3 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Rollins's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Get in the Van.
- What is Henry Rollins's latest book?
- Occupants (2011).
- What is Henry Rollins's most famous book?
- Get in the Van (1994) is Henry Rollins's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.