Jerzy Kosiński

Jerzy Kosiński

4 Series • 12 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Painted Bird (1965)
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Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: Conversations with Jerzy Kosinski (1993)
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Publication Order of Collections
Start with: Passing By (1992)

ⓘ About Jerzy Kosiński

About Jerzy Kosiński Jerzy Kosiński was a Polish-American novelist who graced the American literature scene with his captivating works. Not only did he achieve success as a writer, but he also assumed the role of a two-time president for the American Chapter of P.E.N. Born and raised in Poland, Kosiński experienced the harsh realities of World War II, yet he emerged triumphant and ventured into the world of literature. He later migrated to the U.S., embracing the country as his new home, and becoming a full-fledged citizen. Kosiński was not just an ordinary writer but a versatile one who mastered the art of narrating stories in English. His magical touch in developing stories was evident in various novels, each leaving a significant impression on the readers.

All Book Series by Jerzy Kosiński

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The Painted Bird

Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1965

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1965
2
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Steps

Book 2 of 9 · published 1968

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1968
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Cockpit

Book 3 of 9 · published 1968

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1968
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Being There

Book 4 of 9 · published 1970

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1970
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The Devil Tree

Book 5 of 9 · published 1973

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1973
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Blind Date

Book 6 of 9 · published 1977

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1977
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Passion Play

Book 7 of 9 · published 1979

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1979
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Pinball

Book 8 of 9 · published 1982

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1982
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The Hermit of 69th Street / The Hermit

Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 1986

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1986
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Conversations with Jerzy Kosinski

Single-title series · published 1993

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1993
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Passing By

Single-title series · published 1992

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1992
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Fiction International, No.1, Fall 1973

Single-title series · published 1973

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1973

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jerzy Kosiński?

About Jerzy Kosiński Jerzy Kosiński was a Polish-American novelist who graced the American literature scene with his captivating works. Not only did he achieve success as a writer, but he also assumed the role of a two-time president for the American Chapter of P.E.N. Born and raised in Poland, Kosiński experienced the harsh realities of World War II, yet he emerged triumphant and ventured into the world of literature.

Which Jerzy Kosiński series should I start with?

Jerzy Kosiński's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Painted Bird (1965).

How many books has Jerzy Kosiński written?

Jerzy Kosiński has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1965 and 1993. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Non-Fiction and Collections.

In what order should Jerzy Kosiński's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 12 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.

How are Jerzy Kosiński's books organised into series?

This guide splits Jerzy Kosiński's 12 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (9 books); Non-Fiction (1 book); Collections (1 book); Anthologies (1 book).