Karel Appel books in order
Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet
- Lived
- 1921–2006
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Apel, Karel, Appel, Christiaan Karel
Karel Appel published 4 books, beginning with Appel (1960).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Karel Appel
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Appel
Karel Appel's most-read book.
Other books in order
Appel (1960)
The Sculpture of Karel Appel (1963)
Fifteen Reproductions in Colour (1971)
appels (1972)
About Karel Appel
Christiaan Karel Appel was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet. He started painting at the age of fourteen and studied at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam in the 1940s. He was one of the founders of the avant-garde movement CoBrA in 1948. He was also an avid sculptor and has had works featured in MoMA and other museums worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karel Appel FAQ
- How many books has Karel Appel written?
- Karel Appel published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karel Appel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Appel.
- What is Karel Appel's last book?
- appels (1972).
- What is Karel Appel's most famous book?
- Appel (1960) is Karel Appel's most widely read book.
- Does Karel Appel write under a pen name?
- Yes: Karel Appel has also published as Apel, Karel and Appel, Christiaan Karel.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.