How many books has Iannis Xenakis written?

Iannis Xenakis published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Iannis Xenakis's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Formalized Music.

Formalized Music (1971) is Iannis Xenakis's most widely read book.

Greek-French composer, architect and engineer

Iannis Xenakis published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Formalized Music (1971).

Updated September 2026

Giannis Klearchou Xenakis was a Romanian-born Greek-French avant-garde composer, music theorist, architect, performance director and engineer.

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How many books has Iannis Xenakis written?: Iannis Xenakis published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Iannis Xenakis's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Formalized Music.
What is Iannis Xenakis's last book?: Formalized Music (1971).
What is Iannis Xenakis's most famous book?: Formalized Music (1971) is Iannis Xenakis's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.