Robert Crumb books in order
American illustrator and cartoonist
- Born
- 1943
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
- Also writes as
- Crumb, Robert
Robert Crumb has published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with R. Crumb Sketchbook (1978). The latest is The R. Crumb Handbook (2005).
Updated September 2026
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R. Crumb Sketchbook
Robert Crumb's most-read book.
Newest
The R. Crumb Handbook
Published 2005.
Standalone novels in order
R. Crumb's Carload O' Comics (1976)
R. Crumb Sketchbook (1978)
Sketchbook 1966-'67 (1981)
Kafka (1996)
R. Crumb's Carload O' Comics: An Anthology of Choice Strips and Stories (1996)
The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book (1997)
Busted! (2005)
The R. Crumb Handbook (2005)
Novellas in order
The Life And Death Of Fritz The Cat (1993)
Drawn & Quarterly Showcase (2003)
Non-fiction in order
R. Crumb's Head Comix (1970)
R. Crumb (2004)
R. Crumb's Kafka (2004)
Other books in order
Complete Crumb (1987)
Complete Crumb Comics (1989)
My Troubles With Women (1990)
R. Crumb Draws the Blues (1992)
R. Crumb's America (1995)
Crumb (2006)
About Robert Crumb
Robert Dennis Crumb, known professionally as R. Crumb, is an American comic book artist. His work displays a nostalgia for American folk culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and satire of contemporary American culture.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Crumb FAQ
- How many books has Robert Crumb written?
- Robert Crumb has published 8 novels, 2 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Crumb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with R. Crumb Sketchbook.
- What is Robert Crumb's latest book?
- The R. Crumb Handbook (2005).
- What is Robert Crumb's most famous book?
- R. Crumb Sketchbook (1978) is Robert Crumb's most widely read book.
- Does Robert Crumb write under a pen name?
- Yes: Robert Crumb has also published as Crumb, Robert.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.