James Gunn books in order
American screenwriter and filmmaker
- Born
- 1966
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
James Gunn has published 1 novel and 1 play, beginning with The Toy Collector (2000). The best-known is Guardians of the Galaxy (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Gunn
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Guardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn's most-read book.
Newest
The Toy Collector
Published 2000.
Standalone novels in order
The Toy Collector (2000)
Plays in order
Guardians of the Galaxy (2017)
About James Gunn
James Francis Gunn Jr. is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with Tromeo and Juliet (1996). He then began working as a director, starting with the horror-comedy film Slither (2006), and moving to the superhero genre with Super (2010), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
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James Gunn FAQ
- How many books has James Gunn written?
- James Gunn has published 1 novel and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Gunn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Guardians of the Galaxy.
- What is James Gunn's latest book?
- The Toy Collector (2000).
- What is James Gunn's most famous book?
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2017) is James Gunn's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.