Roland Topor books in order

French writer, screenwriter, actor and painter

Lived
1938–1997
Country
France
Books
2

Roland Topor published 1 novel and 1 other book, beginning with The Tenant (1964).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Roland Topor

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Tenant (1964)

    176 pagesAdapted for film

Other books in order

  1. Joko's Anniversary (1969)

    124 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Roland Topor

Roland Topor was a French illustrator, cartoonist, comics artist, painter, novelist, playwright, film and TV writer, filmmaker and actor, who was known for the surreal black comedy nature of his work. He was of Polish-Jewish origin. His parents were Jewish émigrés from Warsaw, Poland. He spent the early years of his life in Savoy, where his family hid him from the Gestapo.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Roland Topor FAQ

How many books has Roland Topor written?
Roland Topor published 1 novel and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Roland Topor's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Tenant.
What is Roland Topor's last book?
The Tenant (1964).
What is Roland Topor's most famous book?
The Tenant (1964) is Roland Topor's most widely read book.
Which Roland Topor books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Tenant (film, 1976).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.