Martin Scorsese books in order
American filmmaker
- Born
- 1942
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Martin Scorsese has published 4 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Goodfellas (1990). The best-known is Scorsese on Scorsese (2003). The latest is The Secret Life of Ealing Studios (2019).
Updated September 2026
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Scorsese on Scorsese
Martin Scorsese's most-read book.
Newest
The Secret Life of Ealing Studios
Published 2019.
Non-fiction in order
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1997)
Scorsese on Scorsese (2003)
Conversations with Scorsese (2011)
The Secret Life of Ealing Studios (2019)
Plays in order
Goodfellas (1990)
The Age of Innocence (1993)
Gangs of New York (2002)
Other books in order
A Personal Journey Through American Movies (1998)
About Martin Scorsese
Martin Charles Scorsese is an American filmmaker. One of the major figures of the New Hollywood era, he is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential directors in the history of cinema. He has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Scorsese has also been honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1997, the Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute in 1998, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2007, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2010, and the BAFTA Fellowship in 2012. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Martin Scorsese FAQ
- How many books has Martin Scorsese written?
- Martin Scorsese has published 4 non-fiction books, 3 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Martin Scorsese's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Scorsese on Scorsese.
- What is Martin Scorsese's latest book?
- The Secret Life of Ealing Studios (2019).
- What is Martin Scorsese's most famous book?
- Scorsese on Scorsese (2003) is Martin Scorsese's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.