Werner Herzog Books in Order

Werner Herzog is a visionary German film director, screenwriter, actor, and opera director. Renowned for his distinctive and often provocative style, he is a leading figure in the German New Wave movement, also known as New German Cinema. Alongside fellow pioneers Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margarethe von Trotta, Volker Schlöndorff, and Wim Wenders, Herzog has made a lasting impact on world cinema. His films frequently explore the realms of the human condition, often featuring enigmatic characters driven by impossible dreams or exceptional talents in obscure fields. With a career spanning decades, Herzog has established himself as a masterful storyteller, consistently pushing the boundaries of cinematic expression and captivating audiences worldwide with his unique vision.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Werner Herzog

  • #1
    Heart of Glass (With: Alan Greenberg,Herbert Achternbusch)(1976)
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  • #2
    Of Walking in Ice(1978)
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  • #3
    Scenarios(1982)
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  • #4
    The Bad Lieutenant (With: Lena Herzog)(2009)
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  • #5
    Conquest of the Useless(2010)
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  • #6
    Every Night the Trees Disappear (With: Alan Greenberg)(2012)
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  • #7
    Scenarios II (With: Krishna Winston)(2018)
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  • #8
    Scenarios III (With: Krishna Winston)(2019)
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  • #9
    The Future of Truth(2025)
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  • #10
    Every Man for Himself and God Against All(2023)
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  • #11
    Conversations on Cinema(2013)
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  • #12
    CINEMA, THOUGHT, LIFE. Conversations with Fata Morgana(2016)
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  • #13
    He published “The Twilight World” his first novel in 2021.(20)

About Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog is a visionary German film director, screenwriter, actor, and opera director. Renowned for his distinctive and often provocative style, he is a leading figure in the German New Wave movement, also known as New German Cinema. Alongside fellow pioneers Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margarethe von Trotta, Volker Schlöndorff, and Wim Wenders, Herzog has made a lasting impact on world cinema. His films frequently explore the realms of the human condition, often featuring enigmatic characters driven by impossible dreams or exceptional talents in obscure fields. With a career spanning decades, Herzog has established himself as a masterful storyteller, consistently pushing the boundaries of cinematic expression and captivating audiences worldwide with his unique vision.

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