Rube Goldberg published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books, beginning with Foolish Questions (1909). The best-known is Rube Goldberg (1971).
Updated September 2026
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Rube Goldberg
Rube Goldberg's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Art of Rube Goldberg (2013)
Other books in order
Foolish Questions (1909)
Is There a Doctor in the House? (1929)
Rube Goldberg Vs. the Machine Age (1968)
Rube Goldberg (1971)
About Rube Goldberg
Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg was an American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer, and inventor.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rube Goldberg FAQ
- How many books has Rube Goldberg written?
- Rube Goldberg published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rube Goldberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rube Goldberg.
- What is Rube Goldberg's last book?
- Rube Goldberg (1971).
- What is Rube Goldberg's most famous book?
- Rube Goldberg (1971) is Rube Goldberg'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.