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Anna Atkins books in order

English botanist and photographer

Lived
1799–1871
Country
United Kingdom
Books
1

Anna Atkins published 1 book, beginning with Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843).

Updated September 2026

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Other books in order

  1. Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843)

About Anna Atkins

Anna Atkins was an English botanist and photographer. She is often considered the first person to publish a book illustrated with photographic images. Some sources say that she was the first woman to create a photograph.

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

Anna Atkins FAQ

How many books has Anna Atkins written?
Anna Atkins published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Anna Atkins's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions.
What is Anna Atkins's last book?
Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843).
What is Anna Atkins's most famous book?
Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions (1843) is Anna Atkins's most widely read book.

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