Paul Graham books in order
English-American programmer, venture capitalist, and essayist
- Born
- 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 1
Paul Graham has published 1 novel, beginning with Hackers & Painters (2004).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Graham
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Hackers & Painters
Paul Graham's most-read book.
Paul Graham books in order of publication
Hackers & Painters (2004)
About Paul Graham
Paul Graham is an English-American computer scientist, writer, essayist, entrepreneur, and investor. His work includes the programming language Arc, the startup Viaweb, co-founding the startup accelerator and seed capital firm Y Combinator, a number of essays and books, and the media webpage Hacker News.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Graham FAQ
- How many books has Paul Graham written?
- Paul Graham has published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Graham's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hackers & Painters.
- What is Paul Graham's latest book?
- Hackers & Painters (2004).
- What is Paul Graham's most famous book?
- Hackers & Painters (2004) is Paul Graham's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.