Richard Pryor published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences (1995).
Updated September 2026
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Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences
Richard Pryor's most-read book.
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Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences (1995)
About Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for reaching a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians ever. Pryor won a Primetime Emmy Award and five Grammy Awards. He received the first Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 1998. He won the Writers Guild of America Award in 1974.
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Richard Pryor FAQ
- How many books has Richard Pryor written?
- Richard Pryor published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Pryor's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences.
- What is Richard Pryor's last book?
- Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences (1995).
- What is Richard Pryor's most famous book?
- Pryor Convictions, and Other Life Sentences (1995) is Richard Pryor'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.