How many books has Gary Gygax written?

Gary Gygax published 7 novels, 9 plays and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Gary Gygax's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gord the Rogue Volume 1.

What is Gary Gygax's most famous book?

Gord the Rogue Volume 1 (2008) is Gary Gygax's most widely read book.

Which Gary Gygax books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dungeons & Dragons (film, 2000).

Gary Gygax books in order

American game designer and author

Lived: 1938–2008
Country: United States
Books: 28

Gary Gygax published 7 novels, 9 plays and 12 other books, beginning with Dungeons & Dragons (1974). The best-known is Gord the Rogue Volume 1 (2008).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Gary Gygax

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Gord the Rogue Volume 1
Gary Gygax's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

City of Hawks (Gord the Rogue, Book 3) (1987)
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Role-playing Mastery (1987)
176 pages
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The Anubis Murders (1992)
269 pages
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Dangerous Journeys 2 (1993)
304 pages
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The Lejendary Rules for All Players (1999)
220 pages
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Extraordinary Book of Names (Gygaxian Fantasy Worlds Volume IV) (2004)
208 pages
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Gord the Rogue Volume 1 (2008)
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Plays in order

Dungeons & Dragons (Jan 1974)
Adapted for film
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Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975)
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Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (1977)
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Tomb of Horrors (1978)
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Player's Handbook (Jun 1978)
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The Keep on the Borderlands (1979)
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Expedition to the Barrier Peaks (1980)
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Oriental Adventures (1985)
144 pages
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Unearthed Arcana (1985)
128 pages
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Other books in order

Chainmail (1979)
44 pages
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Dungeons and Dragons Basic Set (1979)
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The Village of Hommlet (1979)
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The Isle of Dread (1981)
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The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982)
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A Guide to the World of Greyhawk (1984)
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The Crimson Sea (1985)
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Night Arrant (Gord the Rogue, No 2) (1987)
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Sea of Death (Gord the Rogue) (1987)
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Come Endless Darkness (Gord the Rogue, No 4) (1988)
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Dance of Demons (New Infinities Publications) (1988)
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Gord the Rogue (1988)
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Film and TV adaptations

Dungeons & Dragons (2000)Film · from Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)TV · from Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2022)Film · from Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & DragonsTV · from Dungeons & Dragons

About Gary Gygax

Ernest Gary Gygax was an American game designer and author best known for co-creating the pioneering tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson.

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

Gary Gygax FAQ

How many books has Gary Gygax written?: Gary Gygax published 7 novels, 9 plays and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Gary Gygax's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gord the Rogue Volume 1.
What is Gary Gygax's last book?: Gord the Rogue Volume 1 (2008).
What is Gary Gygax's most famous book?: Gord the Rogue Volume 1 (2008) is Gary Gygax's most widely read book.
Which Gary Gygax books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dungeons & Dragons (film, 2000).