Portrait of Jacques Attali

Jacques Attali books in order

French economist

Born
1943
Country
France
Books
5
Also writes as
Simon Ther

Jacques Attali has published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Noise (1977). The best-known is A Brief History of the Future (2006). The latest is A Brief History of the Future (2006).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jacques Attali

Standalone novels in order

  1. Noise: The Political Economy of Music (1977)

Non-fiction in order

  1. 1492 (1991)

    104 pages

  2. The Labyrinth in Culture and Society (1999)

    124 pages

  3. A Brief History of the Future (2006)

    291 pages

Other books in order

  1. Noise (1977)

    208 pages

About Jacques Attali

Jacques José Mardoché Attali is a French economic and social theorist, writer, political adviser and senior civil servant.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jacques Attali FAQ

How many books has Jacques Attali written?
Jacques Attali has published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jacques Attali's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Brief History of the Future.
What is Jacques Attali's latest book?
A Brief History of the Future (2006).
What is Jacques Attali's most famous book?
A Brief History of the Future (2006) is Jacques Attali's most widely read book.
Does Jacques Attali write under a pen name?
Yes: Jacques Attali has also published as Simon Ther.

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