Portrait of Alois Senefelder

Alois Senefelder books in order

German actor and inventor of lithography

Lived
1771–1834
Country
Kingdom of Bavaria
Books
2

Alois Senefelder published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with A Complete Course of Lithography (1819). The best-known is The Invention of Lithography (1819).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alois Senefelder

Non-fiction in order

  1. A Complete Course of Lithography (1819)

    342 pages

About Alois Senefelder

Johann Alois Senefelder was a German actor and playwright who invented the printing technique of lithography in the 1790s.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alois Senefelder FAQ

How many books has Alois Senefelder written?
Alois Senefelder published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alois Senefelder's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Invention of Lithography.
What is Alois Senefelder's last book?
The Invention of Lithography (1819).
What is Alois Senefelder's most famous book?
The Invention of Lithography (1819) is Alois Senefelder's most widely read book.
Can I read Alois Senefelder's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Alois Senefelder is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.