Portrait of Marcel Duchamp

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

Where to start with Marcel Duchamp

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Writings of Marcel Duchamp (1989)

    196 pages

Other books in order

  1. First Papers of Surrealism (1942)

    49 pages

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

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

  4. Etant Donnés (1969)

    57 pages

  5. Marcel Duchamp (1969)

    102 pages

  6. The Selected Correspondence of Marcel Duchamp (2000)

    424 pages

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.