Władysław Szpilman books in order
(1911-2000) Polish pianist, composer, Holocaust survivor
- Lived
- 1911–2000
- Country
- Polish People's Republic
- Books
- 1
Władysław Szpilman published 1 novel, beginning with The Pianist (1946).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Władysław Szpilman
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The Pianist
Władysław Szpilman's most-read book.
Władysław Szpilman books in order of publication
The Pianist (1946)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Pianist (2002)Film · from The Pianist
About Władysław Szpilman
Władysław Szpilman was a Polish Jewish pianist, classical composer and Holocaust survivor. Szpilman is widely known as the central figure in the Roman Polanski film The Pianist, which was based on his autobiographical account of how he survived the German occupation of Warsaw and the Warsaw Uprising.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Władysław Szpilman FAQ
- How many books has Władysław Szpilman written?
- Władysław Szpilman published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Władysław Szpilman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pianist.
- What is Władysław Szpilman's last book?
- The Pianist (1946).
- What is Władysław Szpilman's most famous book?
- The Pianist (1946) is Władysław Szpilman's most widely read book.
- Which Władysław Szpilman books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Pianist (film, 2002).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.