Quentin Crisp books in order
English writer, humorist and actor
- Lived
- 1908–1999
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
Quentin Crisp published 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with How to Have a Life-style (1975). The best-known is Naked Civil Servant (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Quentin Crisp
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Naked Civil Servant
Quentin Crisp's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
How to Have a Life-style (1975)
Naked Civil Servant (1977)
Doing It with Style (1981)
How to Become a Virgin (1981)
The Wit and Wisdom of Quentin Crisp (1984)
Resident Alien (1996)
Other books in order
Chog (1979)
Manners from Heaven (1984)
How to Go to the Movies (1989)
About Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp was an English raconteur whose personal expression broke social norms of the era. Crisp gained notoriety for the 1968 memoir The Naked Civil Servant, popularized by its 1975 screen adaptation. Her flamboyant personality, fashion, and wit made Crisp a queer icon, and a sensation in live solo appearances later in life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Quentin Crisp FAQ
- How many books has Quentin Crisp written?
- Quentin Crisp published 6 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Quentin Crisp's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Naked Civil Servant.
- What is Quentin Crisp's last book?
- Resident Alien (1996).
- What is Quentin Crisp's most famous book?
- Naked Civil Servant (1977) is Quentin Crisp'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.