Portrait of Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam books in order

American born-British filmmaker, comedian, and actor

Born
1940
Country
United Kingdom
Books
7

Terry Gilliam has published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Time Bandits (1981). The best-known is Gilliamesque (2015). The latest is Gilliamesque (2015).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Terry Gilliam

Standalone novels in order

  1. Time Bandits (1981)

    172 pages

  2. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)

    186 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Dark Knights and Holy Fools (1999)

    192 pages

  2. Gilliam on Gilliam (1999)

    294 pages

  3. Terry Gilliam (2004)

    227 pages

  4. Gilliamesque (2015)

    302 pages

Other books in order

  1. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1997)

    228 pages

About Terry Gilliam

Terrence Vance Gilliam is an American-born British filmmaker, comedian, collage animator, and actor. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has received various accolades including the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2009, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.

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

Terry Gilliam FAQ

How many books has Terry Gilliam written?
Terry Gilliam has published 2 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Terry Gilliam's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gilliamesque.
What is Terry Gilliam's latest book?
Gilliamesque (2015).
What is Terry Gilliam's most famous book?
Gilliamesque (2015) is Terry Gilliam's most widely read book.

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