Gordon Parks

PARKS, GORDON, 1912 to 2006

Gordon Parks

American photographer, musician, writer and film director.

Books
2
Editions tracked
3
First editions
2
Nationality
United States

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Earliest first editionThe Learning TreeHarper & Row, 1963 Most editions trackedThe Learning Tree2 editions
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Gordon Parks books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Learning Tree1963
  2. 2A Choice of Weapons1966
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1963The Learning TreeHarper & Row
  2. 1966A Choice of WeaponsHarper & Row
Books and editions

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What order should I read Gordon Parks's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Learning Tree (1963), then A Choice of Weapons (1966). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Gordon Parks's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Learning Tree, first published in 1963.

When was Gordon Parks born?

Gordon Parks was born in 1912 and died in 2006.

How many Gordon Parks books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Gordon Parks across 3 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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