Alan Lee books in order
Illustrator and movie conceptual designer
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Alan Lee has published 5 novels and 1 children's book, beginning with Faeries (1978). The latest is Hobbit Sketchbook (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alan Lee
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Faeries
Alan Lee's most-read book.
Newest
Hobbit Sketchbook
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Faeries (Nov 1978)
Tolkien's Ring (2000)
The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook (2005)
Mabinogion (2012)
Hobbit Sketchbook (2019)
Children's books in order
Iliad (2014)
About Alan Lee
Alan Lee is an English book illustrator and film conceptual designer. He is best known for his artwork inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novels, and for his work on the concept design of Peter Jackson's film adaptations of Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alan Lee FAQ
- How many books has Alan Lee written?
- Alan Lee has published 5 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alan Lee's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Faeries.
- What is Alan Lee's latest book?
- Hobbit Sketchbook (2019).
- What is Alan Lee's most famous book?
- Faeries (1978) is Alan Lee's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.