Maxwell Maltz books in order
American plastic surgeon, self-help author
- Lived
- 1889–1975
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 21
Maxwell Maltz published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 13 other books, beginning with Psycho-Cybernetics (1960).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Maxwell Maltz
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Psycho-Cybernetics
Maxwell Maltz's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Time Is Now (1975)
Non-fiction in order
Psycho-Cybernetics (1960)
Creative Living For Today (1967)
Power Psycho-Cybernetics for Youth (1971)
The Magic Power of Self-Image Psychology (1975)
Zero-resistance Selling (1998)
The New Psycho-Cybernetics (2002)
Psycho-Cybernetics Thoughts to Live By (2022)
Other books in order
New Faces, New Futures (1936)
Doctor Pygmalion (1953)
Adventures in Staying Young (1955)
Prescription for Youth (1956)
Five Minutes to Happiness (1962)
Psycho-Cybernetic Principles For Creative Living (1970)
PSYCHO-CYBERNETICS and SELF-FULFILLMENT (1970)
The Search for Self-respect (1973)
Thoughts to Live by (1975)
The Conquest of Frustration (1976)
Live and Be Free Through Psychocybernetics (1984)
Understanding Sexuality (1990)
Psycho-Cybernetics 365 (2025)
About Maxwell Maltz
Maxwell Maltz was an American cosmetic surgeon and the author of Psycho-Cybernetics (1960), which was a system of ideas that he claimed could improve one's self-image leading to a more successful and fulfilling life. He wrote several books, among which Psycho-Cybernetics was a long-time bestseller — influencing many subsequent self-help teachers. His orientation towards a system of ideas that would provide self-help is considered the forerunner of the now popular self-help books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Maxwell Maltz FAQ
- How many books has Maxwell Maltz written?
- Maxwell Maltz published 1 novel, 7 non-fiction books and 13 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Maxwell Maltz's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Psycho-Cybernetics.
- What is Maxwell Maltz's last book?
- The Time Is Now (1975).
- What is Maxwell Maltz's most famous book?
- Psycho-Cybernetics (1960) is Maxwell Maltz'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.