Stephen Wolfram books in order
British-American scientist and businessman
- Born
- 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Stephen Wolfram has published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with A New Kind of Science (2002). The latest is Idea Makers (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Wolfram
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A New Kind of Science
Stephen Wolfram's most-read book.
Newest
Idea Makers
Published 2016.
Non-fiction in order
The Mathematica Book (1996)
A New Kind of Science (2002)
Idea Makers (2016)
Other books in order
Mathematica (1988)
Cellular Automata and Complexity (1994)
The MATHEMATICA ® Book, Version 3 (1996)
About Stephen Wolfram
Stephen Wolfram is a British-American computer scientist, physicist, and businessman. He works in computer algebra and theoretical physics. In 2012, he was named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Wolfram FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Wolfram written?
- Stephen Wolfram has published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Wolfram's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A New Kind of Science.
- What is Stephen Wolfram's latest book?
- Idea Makers (2016).
- What is Stephen Wolfram's most famous book?
- A New Kind of Science (2002) is Stephen Wolfram's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.