Peter Bogdanovich books in order
American film director
- Lived
- 1939–2022
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Peter Bogdanovich published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 5 other books, beginning with The Killing of the Unicorn (1984).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peter Bogdanovich
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The Killing of the Unicorn
Peter Bogdanovich's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
This Is Orson Welles (Sep 1992), with Orson Welles
Who the Hell's in It (2004)
Non-fiction in order
John Ford (1967)
The Killing of the Unicorn (1984)
Who the Devil Made It (1997)
Plays in order
Pieces of Time (1973)
Movie of the Week (1999)
Other books in order
The Cinema of Orson Welles (1961)
The Cinema of Howard Hawks (1962)
Fritz Lang in America (1967)
Allan Dwan (1971)
The Best American Movie Writing, 1999 (1999)
About Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich was an American director, writer, actor, producer, critic, and film historian. He started out his career as a young actor studying under Stella Adler before working as a film critic for Film Culture and Esquire and finally becoming a prominent filmmaker of the New Hollywood movement. He received accolades including a BAFTA Award and Grammy Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Peter Bogdanovich FAQ
- How many books has Peter Bogdanovich written?
- Peter Bogdanovich published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books, 2 plays and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Bogdanovich's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Killing of the Unicorn.
- What is Peter Bogdanovich's last book?
- Who the Hell's in It (2004).
- What is Peter Bogdanovich's most famous book?
- The Killing of the Unicorn (1984) is Peter Bogdanovich's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.