Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Cheap Thrills
Buy on Amazon1972
An American Family
Buy on Amazon1973
The Adventurous Decade
Buy on Amazon1975
The Dime Detectives
Buy on Amazon1988
The Encyclopedia of American Comics
Buy on Amazon1990
The Comic Book Reader's Companion
Buy on Amazon1993
The Funnies
Buy on Amazon1995
Comic Book Culture
Buy on Amazon2000
Joe Chiodo's How to Draw and Paint Pin-Ups
Buy on Amazon2006
Good Girl Art
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Cheap Thrills (1972), 2. An American Family (1973), 3. The Adventurous Decade (1975), 4. The Dime Detectives (1988), 5. The Encyclopedia of American Comics (1990), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Ron Goulart contains 10 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Ron Goulart. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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