Marcel Duchamp books in order
French painter, sculptor, and chess player
- Lived
- 1887–1968
- Country
- France
- Books
- 7
Marcel Duchamp published 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books, beginning with First Papers of Surrealism (1942). The best-known is Marcel Duchamp (1969).
Updated September 2026
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Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

The Writings of Marcel Duchamp (1989)
Other books in order

First Papers of Surrealism (1942)

In Memory of Katherine S. Dreier, 1877-1952 (1952)

The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (1960)

Etant Donnés (1969)

Marcel Duchamp (1969)

The Selected Correspondence of Marcel Duchamp (2000)
About Marcel Duchamp
Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp was a French American artist, chess player, and inventor who played a key role in the development of the avant-garde in the United States and in New York City, where he spent the last 25 years of his life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marcel Duchamp FAQ
- How many books has Marcel Duchamp written?
- Marcel Duchamp published 1 non-fiction book and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcel Duchamp's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Marcel Duchamp.
- What is Marcel Duchamp's last book?
- Marcel Duchamp (1969).
- What is Marcel Duchamp's most famous book?
- Marcel Duchamp (1969) is Marcel Duchamp's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.