John Ford books in order
American film director
- Lived
- 1894–1973
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
John Ford published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with John Ford (1968).
Updated September 2026
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John Ford
John Ford's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
John Ford (1968)
Plays in order
Stagecoach (1984)
Other books in order
Stagecoach, Starring John Wayne (1975)
About John Ford
John Martin Feeney, better known as John Ford, was an American film director and producer. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and was one of the first American directors to be recognized as an auteur. In a career of more than 50 years, he directed over 130 films between 1917 and 1970, and received a record four Academy Awards for Best Director for The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), How Green Was My Valley (1941), and The Quiet Man (1952).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Ford FAQ
- How many books has John Ford written?
- John Ford published 1 non-fiction book, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Ford's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with John Ford.
- What is John Ford's last book?
- John Ford (1968).
- What is John Ford's most famous book?
- John Ford (1968) is John Ford's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.