Author guide
Steven Pressfield Books in Order
Steven Pressfield is an American author best known for historical novels including Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and A Man at Arms, and for nonfiction books about creativity and professional practice, including The War of Art and Turning Pro. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked as a screenwriter, and co-founded Black Irish Books.
historical fictionliterary fictionthrillermilitary fictionnonfictionmemoircreativity and writing
Steven Pressfield's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Best entry point for Pressfield's nonfiction about creativity, discipline, and overcoming self-sabotage.
Gates of Fire
Accessible introduction to his historical fiction and military themes.
The Legend of Bagger Vance
His debut novel and a concise introduction to his literary fiction.
Read in order
Books by series
novel series · ongoing
Telamon of Arcadia
Historical novels featuring Telamon of Arcadia, a recurring mercenary character whose story extends across different eras of the ancient world.
novel series · complete
A Novel of Alexander the Great
Historical novels centered on Alexander the Great and his campaigns.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (17)
- The Legend of Bagger VanceAmazon ↗
novel · 1995
- Gates of FireAmazon ↗
novel · 1998
- The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative BattlesAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2002
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Last of the AmazonsAmazon ↗novel · 2002
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Killing RommelAmazon ↗novel · 2008
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Do the WorkAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2011
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The ProfessionAmazon ↗novel · 2011
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The Warrior EthosAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2011
- Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's WorkAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2012
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The Authentic Swing: Notes from the Writing of The Legend of Bagger VanceAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2013
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The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day WarAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2014
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Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: Why That Is and What You Can Do About ItAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2016
- The KnowledgeAmazon ↗
novel · 2016
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The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of MeaningAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2018
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36 Righteous MenAmazon ↗novel · 2019
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Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to BeAmazon ↗nonfiction · 2022
- The Daily PressfieldAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2023
