Paddy Chayefsky books in order
American playwright, screenwriter and novelist
- Lived
- 1923–1981
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Paddy Chayefsky published 1 novel, 4 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Marty (1954). The best-known is Altered States (1978).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paddy Chayefsky
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Altered States
Paddy Chayefsky's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Altered States (1978)
Plays in order
Television Plays (1955)
Gideon (1962)
The Passion of Josef D (1964)
The Screenplays (1986)
Other books in order
Marty (1954)
Middle of the Night (1957)
The Tenth Man (1960)
The Latent Heterosexual (1968)
About Paddy Chayefsky
Sidney Aaron "Paddy" Chayefsky was an American playwright and screenwriter. He is the only person to have won three solo Academy Awards for writing both Adapted and Original screenplays.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paddy Chayefsky FAQ
- How many books has Paddy Chayefsky written?
- Paddy Chayefsky published 1 novel, 4 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paddy Chayefsky's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Altered States.
- What is Paddy Chayefsky's last book?
- Altered States (1978).
- What is Paddy Chayefsky's most famous book?
- Altered States (1978) is Paddy Chayefsky's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.