Werner Herzog books in order
German film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and opera director
- Born
- 1942
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 1
Werner Herzog has published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice (2007).
Updated September 2026
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Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice
Werner Herzog's most-read book.
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Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice (2007)
About Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog is a German filmmaker, actor, opera director, author, and documentarian. Regarded as a pioneer of New German Cinema, his films often feature ambitious protagonists with impossible dreams, people with unusual talents in obscure fields, or individuals in conflict with nature. His film-making process involves avoiding storyboards, emphasizing improvisation, and placing his cast and crew into real situations mirroring those in the film on which they are working. He has received numerous accolades including a Silver Bear Award, four Awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Werner Herzog FAQ
- How many books has Werner Herzog written?
- Werner Herzog has published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Werner Herzog's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice.
- What is Werner Herzog's latest book?
- Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice (2007).
- What is Werner Herzog's most famous book?
- Werner Herzog - Of Walking in Ice (2007) is Werner Herzog's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.