How many books has Winsor McCay written?

Winsor McCay published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Winsor McCay's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend.

What is Winsor McCay's most famous book?

Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend (1905) is Winsor McCay's most widely read book.

Which Winsor McCay books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dream of the Rarebit Fiend (as Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, film, 1906).

Winsor McCay books in order

American cartoonist and animator

Lived: 1869–1934
Country: United States
Books: 6

Graphic novels

Winsor McCay published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book, beginning with Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend (1905).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Winsor McCay

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Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend
Winsor McCay's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Little Nemo (1972)
161 pages
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Little Nemo in the Palace of Ice, and Further Adventures (1976)
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Dream Days (1977)
178 pages
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Dream of the Rarebit Fiend (2006)
200 pagesAdapted for film
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Novellas in order

Little Sammy Sneeze (2007)
96 pages
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Other books in order

Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend (1905)
64 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906)Film · from Dream of the Rarebit Fiend

About Winsor McCay

Zenas Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip Little Nemo and the animated film Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). For contractual reasons, he worked under the pen name Silas on the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend.

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

Winsor McCay FAQ

How many books has Winsor McCay written?: Winsor McCay published 4 novels, 1 novella and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Winsor McCay's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend.
What is Winsor McCay's last book?: Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend (1905).
What is Winsor McCay's most famous book?: Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend (1905) is Winsor McCay's most widely read book.
Which Winsor McCay books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dream of the Rarebit Fiend (as Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, film, 1906).