Paolo Soleri books in order
Italian architect
- Lived
- 1919–2013
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 7
Paolo Soleri published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Arcology (1969).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paolo Soleri
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Arcology
Paolo Soleri's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Arcology (1969)
Non-fiction in order
The Omega Seed (1981)
The Urban Ideal (2001)
The Mind Garden (2007)
Other books in order
Visionary Cities (1970)
The Bridge Between Matter and Spirit Is Matter Becoming Spirit (1973)
Earth Casting (1984)
About Paolo Soleri
Paolo Soleri was an Italian architect and urban planner. He established the educational Cosanti Foundation and Arcosanti. Soleri was a lecturer in the College of Architecture at Arizona State University and a National Design Award recipient in 2006. He coined the concept of 'arcology' – a synthesis of architecture and ecology as the philosophy of democratic society. He died at home of natural causes on 9 April 2013 at the age of 93.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paolo Soleri FAQ
- How many books has Paolo Soleri written?
- Paolo Soleri published 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paolo Soleri's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arcology.
- What is Paolo Soleri's last book?
- The Mind Garden (2007).
- What is Paolo Soleri's most famous book?
- Arcology (1969) is Paolo Soleri's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.