Herman J. Mankiewicz books in order
American screenwriter
- Lived
- 1897–1953
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Herman J. Mankiewicz published 1 play, beginning with Citizen Kane (1940).
Updated September 2026
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Citizen Kane
Herman J. Mankiewicz's most-read book.
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Citizen Kane (1940)
About Herman J. Mankiewicz
Herman Jacob Mankiewicz was an American screenwriter who, with Orson Welles, wrote the screenplay for Citizen Kane (1941). Both Mankiewicz and Welles went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film. Mankiewicz was previously a Berlin correspondent for Women’s Wear Daily, assistant theater editor at The New York Times, and the first regular drama critic at The New Yorker. Alexander Woollcott said that Mankiewicz was the "funniest man in New York".
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Herman J. Mankiewicz FAQ
- How many books has Herman J. Mankiewicz written?
- Herman J. Mankiewicz published 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Herman J. Mankiewicz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Citizen Kane.
- What is Herman J. Mankiewicz's last book?
- Citizen Kane (1940).
- What is Herman J. Mankiewicz's most famous book?
- Citizen Kane (1940) is Herman J. Mankiewicz'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.