Malcolm Gladwell Statistics

  • There are over 10 million copies of Malcolm Gladwell’s books available in print.
  • His most recognized work, The Tipping Point, sold 3 million copies and spent 8 years on the list of bestsellers.
  • He was handed $1 million as an advance for the title, in part due to already having a large fanbase through his journalism.
  • The book was described by Amazon, The Guardian and The Times as one of the greatest of its decade (2000’s).
  • As of 2016, Blink (released in 2005) had sold 2.68 million copies.
  • Outliers (released in 2008) is a popular psychology book that has sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide.
  • As of 2022, his work as an author, journalist, podcaster and public speaker have allowed him to amass a net worth of $30 million.
  • He co-founded the podcast and audiobook company Pushkin Industries in 2018 alongside Jacob Weisberg.
  • As of 2023, Pushkin Industries hosts 31 audiobooks and 37 podcasts.
  • Gladwell can charge tens of thousands of dollars for speaking appearances, although at times he has given speeches for free.

Malcolm Gladwell books in order

  • In total, Malcolm Gladwell has written 7 books.
  • As of 2023, 5 of these have been New York Times bestsellers.
  • All of his books were originally published by Little, Brown and Company.
  • His latest book is The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War, released in 2021.
  • In addition, he has also released 2 audiobooks through his own publishing company, Pushkin Industries.
  • His latest audiobook is I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education, released in 2022.
Year publishedBook titleTypeOriginal publisherPage countAudiobook length
2000The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceBookLittle, Brown and Company3018h 34m
2005Blink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingBookLittle, Brown and Company2967h 44m
2008Outliers: The Story of SuccessBookLittle, Brown and Company3367h 18m
2009What the Dog Saw: And Other AdventuresBookLittle, Brown and Company44812h 46m
2013David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling GiantsBookLittle, Brown and Company3527h 1m
2019Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t KnowBookLittle, Brown and Company4168h 42m
2021The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World WarBookLittle, Brown and Company2565h 14m
2021Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul SimonAudiobookPushkin IndustriesN/A5h 6m
2022I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite EducationAudiobookPushkin IndustriesN/A5h 11m

Malcolm Gladwell FAQ

What is Malcolm Gladwell known for?

Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned writer and journalist known for creating intellectually-stimulating books and articles. During the 2000’s, he gained fame through works like The Tipping Point, Blink and Outliers. His writings often combine social science and psychology with clever storytelling to offer new insights into human behavior and achievement.

How many books has Malcolm Gladwell written?

As of 2023, Malcolm Gladwell has written 7 books.

Which Malcolm Gladwell book was published first?

The first book published by Malcolm Gladwell was The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference in 2000.

What is Blink by Malcolm Gladwell about?

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell looks into the ways that humans intuitively think and make decisions. The book explores how the subconscious mind is able to process information and shows instances where snap-decision making can be at least as accurate as deep-thinking.

What genre is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell?

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell links together the genres of social science, sociology and popular psychology. Overall, it falls under the nonfiction category of books.