Steve Martin books in order
American comedian, actor, musician and writer
- Born
- 1945
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Steve Martin has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 4 plays and 2 other books, beginning with Shopgirl (2000). The best-known is Born Standing Up (2007). The latest is An Object of Beauty (2010).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Steve Martin
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Born Standing Up
Steve Martin's most-read book.
Newest
An Object of Beauty
Published 2010.
Standalone novels in order
The Pleasure of My Company (2003)
Born Standing Up (Nov 2007)
An Object of Beauty (2010)
Novellas in order
Shopgirl (Oct 2000)
Non-fiction in order
Pure Drivel (1998)
Children's books in order
The Alphabet from a to Y with Bonus Letter, Z! (2007)
Plays in order
L.a. Story (1989)
Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays (1996)
The Underpants (2002)
Meteor Shower (2018)
Other books in order
Cruel Shoes (1977)
Number One Is Walking (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Shopgirl (2005)Film · from Shopgirl
About Steve Martin
Stephen Glenn Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for eight Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. Martin received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, the Honorary Academy Award in 2013, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Steve Martin FAQ
- How many books has Steve Martin written?
- Steve Martin has published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book, 1 children's book, 4 plays and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Steve Martin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Born Standing Up.
- What is Steve Martin's latest book?
- An Object of Beauty (2010).
- What is Steve Martin's most famous book?
- Born Standing Up (2007) is Steve Martin's most widely read book.
- Which Steve Martin books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Shopgirl (film, 2005).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.