Paul Virilio published 9 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Speed and Politics (1986). The best-known is The Accident of Art (2005).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Virilio
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The Accident of Art
Paul Virilio's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Speed and Politics (1986)
Bunker Archeology (1991)
Pure War (1997)
Strategy of Deception (2000)
The Information Bomb (2000)
Negative Horizon (2005)
The Accident of Art (2005)
The Original Accident (2006)
Art as Far as the Eye Can See (2007)
Other books in order
The Vision Machine (Perspectives) (1994)
The Art of the Motor (1995)
Open Sky (2000)
Desert Screen (2002)
City of Panic (Culture Machine) (2005)
About Paul Virilio
Paul Virilio was a French cultural theorist, urbanist, architect and aesthetic philosopher. He is best known for his writings about technology as it has developed in relation to speed and power, with diverse references to architecture, the arts, the city and the military. Virilio was a prolific creator of neologisms, most notably his concept of "dromology", the all-around, pervasive inscription of speed in every aspect of life.
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Paul Virilio FAQ
- How many books has Paul Virilio written?
- Paul Virilio published 9 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Virilio's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Accident of Art.
- What is Paul Virilio's last book?
- Art as Far as the Eye Can See (2007).
- What is Paul Virilio's most famous book?
- The Accident of Art (2005) is Paul Virilio's most widely read book.
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