How many books has Serge Lifar written?

Serge Lifar published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Serge Lifar's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Carlotta Grisi.

Serge Diaghilev, His Life, His Work, His Legend (1976).

Carlotta Grisi (1941) is Serge Lifar's most widely read book.

Ukrainian ballet dancer and choreographer

Serge Lifar published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Ballet, Traditional to Modern (1938). The best-known is Carlotta Grisi (1941).

Updated September 2026

Serge Lifar was a Ukrainian dancer. Lifar was also a choreographer, director, writer, theoretician about dance, and collector.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

How many books has Serge Lifar written?: Serge Lifar published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Serge Lifar's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Carlotta Grisi.
What is Serge Lifar's last book?: Serge Diaghilev, His Life, His Work, His Legend (1976).
What is Serge Lifar's most famous book?: Carlotta Grisi (1941) is Serge Lifar's most widely read book.

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