Richard Stallman books in order
American software freedom activist, short story writer and computer programmer, founder of the GNU project
- Born
- 1953
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- rms, Saint IGNUcius
Richard Stallman has published 4 novels and 6 other books, beginning with Free Software, Free Society (2002). The latest is Richard Stallman and the Free Software Revolution (2010).
Updated September 2026
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Free Software, Free Society
Richard Stallman's most-read book.
Newest
Richard Stallman and the Free Software Revolution
Published January 2010.
Standalone novels in order
The GNU Manifesto (Mar 1985)
GNU General Public License (Feb 1989)
Free Software, Free Society ː Selected Essays of Richard M. Stallman (2002)
Richard Stallman and the Free Software Revolution (Jan 2010)
Other books in order
Gnu Emacs Manual (1986)
Gnu Make (1993)
Free Software, Free Society (2002)
GNU Emacs Manual, For Version 21, 15th Edition (2002)
No Sir, No Monopoly! (2002)
Free Software Free Society 3rd Edition (2015)
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About Richard Stallman
Richard Matthew Stallman, also known by his initials rms, is an American free software movement activist and programmer. He campaigns for software to be distributed in such a manner that its users have the freedom to use, study, distribute, and modify that software. Software which ensures these freedoms is termed free software. Stallman launched the GNU Project, founded the Free Software Foundation (FSF) in October 1985, developed the GNU C Compiler and GNU Emacs, and wrote all versions of the GNU General Public License.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Richard Stallman FAQ
- How many books has Richard Stallman written?
- Richard Stallman has published 4 novels and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Stallman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Free Software, Free Society.
- What is Richard Stallman's latest book?
- Richard Stallman and the Free Software Revolution (2010).
- What is Richard Stallman's most famous book?
- Free Software, Free Society (2002) is Richard Stallman's most widely read book.
- Does Richard Stallman write under a pen name?
- Yes: Richard Stallman has also published as rms and Saint IGNUcius.
- Can I read Richard Stallman's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Richard Stallman is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.