Jacques Tardi has published 4 novels and 4 novellas, beginning with Adele and the Beast (1990). The best-known is It Was the War of the Trenches (2010). The latest is Fog Over Tolbiac Bridge (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jacques Tardi
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It Was the War of the Trenches
Jacques Tardi's most-read book.
Newest
Fog Over Tolbiac Bridge
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Adele and the Beast (1990)
Bloody Streets of Paris (2003)
Adventures Extraordinaires D'Adèle Blanc-Sec (2011)
WWI (2014)
Novellas in order
West Coast Blues (2009)
It Was the War of the Trenches (2010)
The Arctic Marauder (2011)
Fog Over Tolbiac Bridge (2017)
About Jacques Tardi
Jacques Tardi is a French comic artist. He is often credited solely as Tardi.
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Jacques Tardi FAQ
- How many books has Jacques Tardi written?
- Jacques Tardi has published 4 novels and 4 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jacques Tardi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with It Was the War of the Trenches.
- What is Jacques Tardi's latest book?
- Fog Over Tolbiac Bridge (2017).
- What is Jacques Tardi's most famous book?
- It Was the War of the Trenches (2010) is Jacques Tardi'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.