Edward Gordon Craig books in order
Modernist stage designer and theatre director
- Lived
- 1872–1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
- Also writes as
- Carric, Allen, Craig, Edward Henry Gordon, Craig, Gordon, Godwin, Edward
Edward Gordon Craig published 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 5 other books, beginning with Gordon Craig's Book of Penny Toys (1899). The best-known is On the Art of the Theatre (1911).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edward Gordon Craig
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On the Art of the Theatre
Edward Gordon Craig's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Woodcuts, and Some Words (1924)
Henry Irving (1930)
Index to the Story of My Days (1957)
Children's books in order
A Child's Book of Butterflies (1956)
Other books in order
Gordon Craig's Book of Penny Toys (1899)
On the Art of the Theatre (1911)
The Theatre Advancing (1919)
Ellen Terry and Her Secret Self (1930)
Gordon Craig on Movement and Dance (1977)
About Edward Gordon Craig
Edward Henry Gordon Craig, was an English modernist theatre practitioner; Part of the Terry family and son of the actress Ellen Terry, he worked as an actor in his youth before becoming a director and scenic designer, and he developed an influential body of theoretical writings.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edward Gordon Craig FAQ
- How many books has Edward Gordon Craig written?
- Edward Gordon Craig published 3 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward Gordon Craig's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Art of the Theatre.
- What is Edward Gordon Craig's last book?
- Index to the Story of My Days (1957).
- What is Edward Gordon Craig's most famous book?
- On the Art of the Theatre (1911) is Edward Gordon Craig's most widely read book.
- Does Edward Gordon Craig write under a pen name?
- Yes: Edward Gordon Craig has also published as Carric, Allen, Craig, Edward Henry Gordon, Craig, Gordon and Godwin, Edward.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.