R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series?"

"There are three books in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series, published between 1984 and 1992."

Q: "What is the first book in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series is It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs, published in 1984."

Q: "Did R.A. Lafferty write about his own life?"

"Yes, Cranky Old Man From Tulsa (1990) is an autobiographical work, and It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs (1984) and Tales of Chicago (1992) also contain personal reflections alongside his characteristic storytelling style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	It’s Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs	1984	R.A. Lafferty	Buy
2	Cranky Old Man From Tulsa	1990	R.A. Lafferty	Buy
3	Tales Of Chicago	1992	R.A. Lafferty	Buy

R.A. Lafferty’s non-fiction output was small compared to his prolific fiction career. It’s Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs (1984) and Cranky Old Man From Tulsa (1990) offer glimpses into Lafferty’s life and thinking, written in the same eccentric voice he brought to his stories. Tales of Chicago (1992) rounds out the collection.

These works are mainly of interest to dedicated Lafferty readers, but they provide useful context for understanding the man behind the fiction. Published in small press editions, they are among his hardest works to find.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series, published between 1984 and 1992.

What is the first book in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the R.A. Lafferty Non-Fiction series is It’s Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs, published in 1984.

Did R.A. Lafferty write about his own life?

Yes, Cranky Old Man From Tulsa (1990) is an autobiographical work, and It’s Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs (1984) and Tales of Chicago (1992) also contain personal reflections alongside his characteristic storytelling style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order