V. S. Ramachandran has published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Phantoms in the Brain (1998). The latest is The Tell-Tale Brain (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with V. S. Ramachandran
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Phantoms in the Brain
V. S. Ramachandran's most-read book.
Newest
The Tell-Tale Brain
Published January 2011.
Non-fiction in order
Phantoms in the Brain (Aug 1998)
Encyclopedia of the Human Brain (2002)
The Tell-Tale Brain (Jan 2011)
Other books in order
Encyclopedia of Human Behavior Volume 4 R-z and Index (1994)
Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, Four-Volume Set (2002)
A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness (2005)
About V. S. Ramachandran
Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran is an Indian-American neuroscientist. He is known for his experiments and theories in behavioral neurology, including the invention of the mirror box. Ramachandran is a distinguished professor in UCSD's Department of Psychology, where he is the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition.
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V. S. Ramachandran FAQ
- How many books has V. S. Ramachandran written?
- V. S. Ramachandran has published 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read V. S. Ramachandran's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Phantoms in the Brain.
- What is V. S. Ramachandran's latest book?
- The Tell-Tale Brain (2011).
- What is V. S. Ramachandran's most famous book?
- Phantoms in the Brain (1998) is V. S. Ramachandran's most widely read book.
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