David Lynch Reading Order
4 series · 31 books
David Lynch is a visionary filmmaker whose creative reach extends far beyond cinema into painting, music, writing, and performance. His literary works span fantasy, horror, and non-fiction, offering readers insight into the mind behind some of contemporary culture's most distinctive and unsettling artistic visions. Publishing across multiple formats since 1976, Lynch has built a diverse body of written work that complements his legendary directorial career.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
David Lynch Art & Photography Series
Complete13 books (1976–2019)
Start with The Focalguide to Colour, the first of 13 books in the David Lynch Art & Photography series.
Start this series with The Focalguide to Colour
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From the Rock Series
Ongoing12 books (2016–2025)
Start with Sci-fi From The Rock(By: Peter Foote,Ali House,Erin Vance,Kenneth Tam,Ellen Louise Curtis,Jennifer Combden,Matthew Ledrew,Melanie Collins,Matthew Daniels,Jay Paulin), the first of 12 books in the From the Rock series.
Start this series with Sci-fi From The Rock(By: Peter Foote,Ali House,Erin Vance,Kenneth Tam,Ellen Louise Curtis,Jennifer Combden,Matthew Ledrew,Melanie Collins,Matthew Daniels,Jay Paulin)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1991–2018)
Start with Welcome to Twin Peaks: An Access Guide to the Town(With: Mark Frost,Richard Saul Wurman,Gregg Almquist,Tricia Brock,Harley Peyton,Lisa Friedman,Robert Engels), the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Welcome to Twin Peaks: An Access Guide to the Town(With: Mark Frost,Richard Saul Wurman,Gregg Almquist,Tricia Brock,Harley Peyton,Lisa Friedman,Robert Engels)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Lynch written?
- David Lynch has written 31 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each David Lynch series?
- Here are the first books in David Lynch's series: David Lynch Art & Photography: The Focalguide to Colour; From the Rock: Sci-fi From The Rock(By: Peter Foote,Ali House,Erin Vance,Kenneth Tam,Ellen Louise Curtis,Jennifer Combden,Matthew Ledrew,Melanie Collins,Matthew Daniels,Jay Paulin); Non-Fiction: Welcome to Twin Peaks: An Access Guide to the Town(With: Mark Frost,Richard Saul Wurman,Gregg Almquist,Tricia Brock,Harley Peyton,Lisa Friedman,Robert Engels).
- What order should I read David Lynch's books?
- We recommend reading David Lynch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Lynch still writing new books?
- Yes, David Lynch has 1 ongoing series: From the Rock.