Dian Fossey books in order
American zoologist, gorilla researcher
- Lived
- 1967–1985
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 1
Dian Fossey published 1 novel, beginning with Gorillas in the Mist (1983).
Updated September 2026
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Gorillas in the Mist
Dian Fossey's most-read book.
Dian Fossey books in order of publication
Gorillas in the Mist (1983)
Film and TV adaptations
- Gorillas in the Mist (1988)Film · from Gorillas in the Mist
About Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her murder in 1985. She studied them daily in the mountain forests of Rwanda, initially encouraged to work there by paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey. Gorillas in the Mist, a book published two years before her death, is Fossey's account of her scientific study of the gorillas at the Karisoke Research Center and her prior career. It is one of the sources for a 1988 film of the same name.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Dian Fossey FAQ
- How many books has Dian Fossey written?
- Dian Fossey published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dian Fossey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gorillas in the Mist.
- What is Dian Fossey's last book?
- Gorillas in the Mist (1983).
- What is Dian Fossey's most famous book?
- Gorillas in the Mist (1983) is Dian Fossey's most widely read book.
- Which Dian Fossey books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Gorillas in the Mist (film, 1988).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.