How many books has Manuel Puig written?

Manuel Puig published 10 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Manuel Puig's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kiss of the Spider Woman.

What is Manuel Puig's most famous book?

Kiss of the Spider Woman (1976) is Manuel Puig's most widely read book.

Which Manuel Puig books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Kiss of the Spider Woman (film, 1985).

Manuel Puig books in order

Argentine writer

Lived: 1932–1990
Country: Argentina
Books: 11

Literary fiction

Manuel Puig published 10 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Heartbreak Tango (1969). The best-known is Kiss of the Spider Woman (1976).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Manuel Puig

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Kiss of the Spider Woman
Manuel Puig's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Betrayed by Rita Hayworth (1968)
222 pages
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Boquitas Pintadas (1969)
258 pages
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Heartbreak Tango (1969)
224 pages
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Buenos Aires Affair (1973)
222 pages
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Kiss of the Spider Woman (1976)
281 pagesAdapted for film
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Pubis Angelical (1979)
261 pages
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Eternal Curse on the Reader of These Pages (1980)
232 pages
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Blood of Requited Love (1982)
208 pages
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Tropical Night Falling (1988)
221 pages
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Kiss of the Spider Woman and Two Other Plays (1994)
192 pages
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Other books in order

Under a Mantle of Stars (1985)
64 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)Film · from Kiss of the Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025)Film · from Kiss of the Spider Woman

About Manuel Puig

Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne, commonly called Manuel Puig, was an Argentine author and LGBTQ activist. Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth, Boquitas pintadas, and El beso de la mujer araña which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Manuel Puig FAQ

How many books has Manuel Puig written?: Manuel Puig published 10 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Manuel Puig's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kiss of the Spider Woman.
What is Manuel Puig's last book?: Tropical Night Falling (1988).
What is Manuel Puig's most famous book?: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1976) is Manuel Puig's most widely read book.
Which Manuel Puig books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Kiss of the Spider Woman (film, 1985).