James A. Michener’s career spanned five decades during which he published over 50 novels, articles, and non-fiction works. Nine of his novels reached bestseller status and his book Tales of the South Pacific was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948. Though he is best known for his epic historical novels, Michener’s works also include travel writings, social commentary, a memoir, and several volumes on Asian art. For more information about Michener's early career, novels, and non-fiction works click the drop-down menu at the top of this page.
ed.: The Future of Social Studies, 1939
The Unit in Social Studies, 1940 (with H.M. Long)
Tales of the South Pacific, 1948
The Fires of Spring, 1949
Return to Paradise, 1950
The Voice of Asia, 1951
The Bridges at Toko-Ri, 1953
The Floating World, 1954
The Bridge at Andau, 1957 (with A.G. Day)
Rascals in Paradise, 1957
Selected Writings, 1957
ed.: Hokusai Sketchbook, 1958
Japanese Prints, 1959
Hawaii, 1959
Report of the County Chairman, 1961
The Modern Japanese Print, 1962
Caravans,1963
The Source, 1965
Iberia, 1968
Presidential Lottery, 1969
Facing East, 1970
The Quality of Life, 1970
Kent State, 1971
The Drifters, 1971
A Michener Miscellany, 1973
ed.: First Fruits, 1973
Centennial, 1974
About "Centennial", 1974
Sports in America, 1976
Chesapeake, 1978
The Covenant, 1980
Space, 1982
Collectors, Forgers - and a Writer, 1983
Testimony, 1983
Poland, 1983
Texas, 1985
Legacy, 1987
Alaska, 1988
Journey, 1989
Caribbean, 1989
The Eagle and the Raven, 1990
Pilgrimage, 1990
Six Days in Havana, 1990 (with J. Kings)
The Novel, 1991
Mexico, 1992
The World is My Home, 1992
James A. Michener's Writers Handbook, 1992
My Lost Mexico, 1992 (with J. Crafton and H.S. Commager)
America, 1992
Creatures of the Kingdom, 1993
Literary Reflections, 1993
Miracle in Seville, 1995
Recessional, 1995
This Noble Land, 1996