Alexander Belyaev books in order
Soviet writer
- Lived
- 1884–1942
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 15
- Also writes as
- А. Ром, Арбел
Alexander Belyaev published 13 novels and 2 novellas, beginning with Professor Dowell's Head (1925).
Updated September 2026
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Professor Dowell's Head
Alexander Belyaev's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Professor Dowell's Head (1925)
The Ruler of the World (1926)
The Shipwreck Island (1927)
Amphibian Man (1928)
The Air Seller (1928)
The Man Who Lost His Face (1929)
The Underwater Farmers (1930)
Jump into the Void (1933)
The Star KETs (1936)
The W Lab (1938)
The Man Who Found His Face (1940)
Ariel (1941)
The Amphibian
Novellas in order
The Last Man From Atlantis (1925)
Eternal Bread (1928)
Film and TV adaptations
- Professor Dowell's Testament (1984)Film · from Professor Dowell's Head
- The Shipwreck Island (1987)Film · from The Shipwreck Island
- Amphibian Man (1961)Film · from Amphibian Man
About Alexander Belyaev
Alexander Romanovich Belyaev was a Soviet Russian writer of science fiction. His works from the 1920s and 1930s made him a highly regarded figure in Russian science fiction, often referred to as "Russia's Jules Verne". Belyaev's best known novels include Professor Dowell's Head, Amphibian Man, Ariel, and The Air Seller.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexander Belyaev FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Belyaev written?
- Alexander Belyaev published 13 novels and 2 novellas that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Belyaev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Professor Dowell's Head.
- What is Alexander Belyaev's last book?
- Ariel (1941).
- What is Alexander Belyaev's most famous book?
- Professor Dowell's Head (1925) is Alexander Belyaev's most widely read book.
- Does Alexander Belyaev write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alexander Belyaev has also published as А. Ром and Арбел.
- Which Alexander Belyaev books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Professor Dowell's Head (as Professor Dowell's Testament, film, 1984), The Shipwreck Island (film, 1987) and Amphibian Man (film, 1961).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.