Hugh Hefner books in order
American businessman and magazine publisher
- Lived
- 1926–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Hugh Hefner published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Playboy Philosophy (1963). The best-known is Hef's Little Black Book (2004).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hugh Hefner
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Hef's Little Black Book
Hugh Hefner's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Twentieth Anniversary Playboy Reader (1974)
Playboy (2004)
The New Bedside Playboy (2006)
Non-fiction in order
The Playboy Philosophy (1963)
Hef's Little Black Book (2004)
About Hugh Hefner
Hugh Marston Hefner was an American magazine publisher and businessman. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, a publication with sexualized photographs of women, articles, and fiction, and lengthy interviews with politicians, musicians, artists, and writers. Hefner extended the Playboy brand into a world network of Playboy Clubs. He also resided in luxury mansions where Playboy Playmates shared his partying lifestyle, fueling media interest.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hugh Hefner FAQ
- How many books has Hugh Hefner written?
- Hugh Hefner published 3 novels and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hugh Hefner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hef's Little Black Book.
- What is Hugh Hefner's last book?
- The New Bedside Playboy (2006).
- What is Hugh Hefner's most famous book?
- Hef's Little Black Book (2004) is Hugh Hefner'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.