Sterling Hayden published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Wanderer (1963).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sterling Hayden
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Wanderer
Sterling Hayden's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Voyage: A Novel of 1896 (1976)
Non-fiction in order
Wanderer (1963)
About Sterling Hayden
Sterling Walter Hayden was an American actor. A leading man for most of his career, he specialized in Westerns and film noir throughout the 1950s, in films such as John Huston's The Asphalt Jungle (1950), Nicholas Ray's Johnny Guitar (1954), and Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (1956). In the 1960s, he became noted for supporting roles, perhaps most memorably as General Jack D. Ripper in Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
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Sterling Hayden FAQ
- How many books has Sterling Hayden written?
- Sterling Hayden published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sterling Hayden's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wanderer.
- What is Sterling Hayden's last book?
- Voyage: A Novel of 1896 (1976).
- What is Sterling Hayden's most famous book?
- Wanderer (1963) is Sterling Hayden'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.