Sam Raimi has published 1 play, beginning with Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days (2009).
Updated September 2026
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Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days
Sam Raimi's most-read book.
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Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days (2009)
About Sam Raimi
Samuel M. Raimi is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the Evil Dead trilogy (1981–1993) and directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). He also directed Darkman (1990), The Quick and the Dead (1995), A Simple Plan (1998), The Gift (2000), Drag Me to Hell (2009), Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and Send Help (2026).
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Sam Raimi FAQ
- How many books has Sam Raimi written?
- Sam Raimi has published 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sam Raimi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days.
- What is Sam Raimi's latest book?
- Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days (2009).
- What is Sam Raimi's most famous book?
- Upon This Chessboard of Nights and Days (2009) is Sam Raimi'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.