Mel Brooks has published 3 novels and 1 play, beginning with Young Frankenstein (1974). The best-known is The Producers (2001). The latest is The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2,000 (1997).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mel Brooks
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The Producers
Mel Brooks's most-read book.
Newest
The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2,000
Published 1997.
Standalone novels in order
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Silent Movie (1976)
The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2,000 (1997)
Plays in order
The Producers (2001)
About Mel Brooks
Melvin James Brooks is an American actor, comedian, film director, songwriter and playwright. With a career spanning nine decades, he is known for a variety of successful farces and parodies. A recipient of numerous accolades, he is one of the few people to win the EGOT awards. He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2010, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2013, a British Film Institute Fellowship in 2015, a National Medal of Arts in 2016 and a BAFTA Fellowship in 2017.
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Mel Brooks FAQ
- How many books has Mel Brooks written?
- Mel Brooks has published 3 novels and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mel Brooks's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Producers.
- What is Mel Brooks's latest book?
- The 2,000 Year Old Man in the Year 2,000 (1997).
- What is Mel Brooks's most famous book?
- The Producers (2001) is Mel Brooks'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.