Richard Brautigan Books in Order

Richard Brautigan is a celebrated American novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he relocated to San Francisco in the 1950s, where he began publishing his poetry in 1957. As his career progressed, he transitioned to novel-writing in 1961. Brautigan is renowned for his poignant and enigmatic works, with his breakout novel, Trout Fishing in America, cementing his status as a literary icon. Throughout his career, he continued to produce innovative and captivating writings, earning him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. His legacy extends beyond the literary world, leaving a lasting impact on the American counterculture movement. Brautigan's life was cut short in 1984, but his writing continues to inspire and influence generations of readers and writers.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Richard Brautigan

  • #1
    Confederate General from Big Sur(1965)
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  • #2
    The Abortion(1966)
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  • #3
    Trout Fishing In America(1967)
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  • #4
    In Watermelon Sugar(1968)
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  • #5
    The Hawkline Monster(1974)
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  • #6
    Willard and His Bowling Trophies(1975)
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  • #7
    Sombrero Fallout(1976)
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  • #8
    Dreaming of Babylon(1977)
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  • #9
    So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away(1982)
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  • #10
    An Unfortunate Woman(1994)
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  • #11
    Lay the Marble Tea(1959)
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  • #12
    The Pill vs. the Springhill Mine Disaster(1968)
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  • #13
    Rommel Drives on Deep Into Egypt(1970)
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  • #14
    Revenge of the Lawn(1971)
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  • #15
    Loading Mercury With a Pitchfork(1976)
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  • #16
    June 30th, June 30th(1977)
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  • #17
    The Tokyo-Montana Express(1980)
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  • #18
    Richard Prince: Hippie Drawings(2006)
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  • #19
    Flash Fiction: 72 Very Short Stories(1992)
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  • #20
    The Edna Webster Collection of Undiscovered Writing(1999)
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  • #21
    100 Years Of Fishing: The Ultimate Tribute To Our Fishing Tradition(2002)
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  • #22
    The Portable Sixties Reader(2003)
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  • #23
    Reel Verse(2019)
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About Richard Brautigan

Richard Brautigan is a celebrated American novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he relocated to San Francisco in the 1950s, where he began publishing his poetry in 1957. As his career progressed, he transitioned to novel-writing in 1961. Brautigan is renowned for his poignant and enigmatic works, with his breakout novel, Trout Fishing in America, cementing his status as a literary icon. Throughout his career, he continued to produce innovative and captivating writings, earning him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. His legacy extends beyond the literary world, leaving a lasting impact on the American counterculture movement. Brautigan's life was cut short in 1984, but his writing continues to inspire and influence generations of readers and writers.

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