Psychoanalysis:
* "A Critical Dictionary of Psychoanalysis" (1968): A comprehensive dictionary of psychoanalytic terms and concepts, considered a standard reference work in the field.
* "The Innocence of the Eye: Essays on Psychoanalysis, Art, and Literature" (1972): A collection of essays exploring the relationship between psychoanalysis and creative expression.
* "A Psychoanalytic Dictionary" (1979): A more concise version of his earlier dictionary.
* "The Work of Dreams" (1981): A study of the nature and meaning of dreams.
* "Psychoanalysis Explained" (1990): A clear and accessible introduction to psychoanalysis for a general audience.
Philosophy:
* "The Concept of Consciousness" (1972): A philosophical inquiry into the nature of consciousness.
* "The Philosophy of Psychoanalysis" (1992): A critical analysis of the philosophical underpinnings of psychoanalysis.
Literature:
* "The Poet's Eye" (1968): A study of the role of imagination in poetry.
* "The Unconscious" (1985): A collection of essays exploring the relationship between the unconscious and creativity.
* "Freud's Legacy" (1988): An assessment of the enduring legacy of Sigmund Freud.
Other:
* "The Nature of Love" (1981): A personal and philosophical exploration of love.
* "The Unconscious and the Creative Process" (1991): An examination of the role of the unconscious in creativity.
Rycroft's work is characterized by its clarity, accessibility, and deep understanding of the human mind. He was a prolific writer and his books have been translated into many languages.