Salvador Dalí books in order
Spanish artist
- Lived
- 1904–1989
- Country
- Spain
- Books
- 11
Salvador Dalí published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí (1942). The best-known is Diary of a Genius (1964).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Salvador Dalí
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Diary of a Genius
Salvador Dalí's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Hidden Faces (1944)
Dali’s Mustache (Oct 1954)
Non-fiction in order
The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí (1942)
Diary of a Genius (1964)
Salvador Dali (1972)
Maniac Eyeball (2004)
Other books in order
50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship (1948)
Dali (1970)
Dali ... Dali ... Dali (1974)
Wines of Gala (1977)
Optical Illusions (1999)
About Salvador Dalí
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquess of Dalí de Púbol, known as Salvador Dalí, was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Salvador Dalí FAQ
- How many books has Salvador Dalí written?
- Salvador Dalí published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Salvador Dalí's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Diary of a Genius.
- What is Salvador Dalí's last book?
- Salvador Dali (1972).
- What is Salvador Dalí's most famous book?
- Diary of a Genius (1964) is Salvador Dalí's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.