Michel Leiris books in order
French surrealist writer and ethnographer
- Lived
- 1901–1990
- Country
- France
- Books
- 13
Michel Leiris published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Aurora (1946). The best-known is Francis Bacon, Full Face and in Profile (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michel Leiris
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Francis Bacon, Full Face and in Profile
Michel Leiris's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Aurora Cardinal Point (2013)
Non-fiction in order
African Art (1967)
Manhood (1968)
Francis Bacon (1983)
Francis Bacon, Full Face and in Profile (1987)
Nights as Day, Days as Night (1987)
Brisées (1989)
Scratches (1991)
The Rules of the Game (1991)
Scraps (1997)
Other books in order
Aurora (1946)
Picasso and the Human Comedy (1954)
Operatics (2001)
About Michel Leiris
Julien Michel Leiris was a French surrealist writer and ethnographer. Part of the Surrealist group in Paris, Leiris became a key member of the College of Sociology with Georges Bataille and head of research in ethnography at the CNRS.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Michel Leiris FAQ
- How many books has Michel Leiris written?
- Michel Leiris published 1 novel, 9 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michel Leiris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Francis Bacon, Full Face and in Profile.
- What is Michel Leiris's last book?
- The Rules of the Game (1991).
- What is Michel Leiris's most famous book?
- Francis Bacon, Full Face and in Profile (1987) is Michel Leiris's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.