
John Peel books in order
English DJ and radio presenter
- Lived
- 1939–2004
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Eddie Lee Beppeaux
John Peel published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Making 4-track Music (1987). The best-known is Margrave of the Marshes (2005).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John Peel

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Margrave of the Marshes
John Peel's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Margrave of the Marshes (2005)
Other books in order

Making 4-track Music (1987)

Making Multi-track Music (1994)

Making Live Music (1996)
About John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, better known as John Peel, was an English radio presenter and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original disc jockeys on BBC Radio 1, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Peel FAQ
- How many books has John Peel written?
- John Peel published 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Peel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Margrave of the Marshes.
- What is John Peel's last book?
- Margrave of the Marshes (2005).
- What is John Peel's most famous book?
- Margrave of the Marshes (2005) is John Peel's most widely read book.
- Does John Peel write under a pen name?
- Yes: John Peel has also published as Eddie Lee Beppeaux.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.