Kenneth Anger published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Hollywood Babylon (1959).
Updated September 2026
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Hollywood Babylon
Kenneth Anger's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Hollywood Babylon (1959)
Hollywood Babylon Ii (1984)
Hollywood Babylon 2 (Plume) (1985)
Other books in order
Hollywood Babylon 3 (1999)
About Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was an American underground experimental filmmaker, actor, and writer. Working exclusively in short films, he produced almost 40 works beginning in 1937, nine of which have been grouped together as the "Magick Lantern Cycle". Anger's films variously merge surrealism with homoeroticism and the occult, and have been described as containing "elements of erotica, documentary, psychodrama, and spectacle". He has been called "one of America's first openly gay filmmakers", with several films released before homosexuality was legalized in the U.S. Anger also explored occult themes in many of his films; he was fascinated by the English occultist Aleister Crowley and an adherent of Thelema, the religion Crowley founded.
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Kenneth Anger FAQ
- How many books has Kenneth Anger written?
- Kenneth Anger published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kenneth Anger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hollywood Babylon.
- What is Kenneth Anger's last book?
- Hollywood Babylon 2 (Plume) (1985).
- What is Kenneth Anger's most famous book?
- Hollywood Babylon (1959) is Kenneth Anger'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.