Jean-Dominique Bauby books in order
French journalist, author and editor with Locked-In Syndrome
- Lived
- 1952–1997
- Country
- France
- Books
- 1
Jean-Dominique Bauby published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jean-Dominique Bauby
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Jean-Dominique Bauby's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (1997)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)Film · from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
About Jean-Dominique Bauby
Jean-Dominique Bauby was a French journalist, author and editor of the French fashion magazine Elle. After developing locked-in syndrome in 1995 following a debilitating stroke, he dictated a memoir, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, using a system of communication based on blinking.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jean-Dominique Bauby FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Dominique Bauby written?
- Jean-Dominique Bauby published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Dominique Bauby's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
- What is Jean-Dominique Bauby's last book?
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (1997).
- What is Jean-Dominique Bauby's most famous book?
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (1997) is Jean-Dominique Bauby's most widely read book.
- Which Jean-Dominique Bauby books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (film, 2007).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.