Luc Besson books in order
French filmmaker
- Born
- 1959
- Country
- France
- Books
- 5
- Series
- 1
Luc Besson has published 5 novels, beginning with Arthur and the Minimoys (2002). The series is Arthur (4 books, starting with Arthur and the Minimoys). The latest is Arthur and the Invisibles Movie Tie-in Edition (2006).
Updated September 2026
Arthur books in order (4)Series page
Reading order: 1 Arthur and the Minimoys (2002) · 2 Arthur and the Forbidden City (2003) · 3 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2004) · 4 Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005)
- 1.
Arthur and the Minimoys (2002)
- 2.
Arthur and the Forbidden City (2003)
- 3.
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2004)
- 4.
Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005)
Where to start with Luc Besson
Start here
Arthur and the Minimoys
Luc Besson's most-read book and the first of the 4 Arthur books.
Newest
Arthur and the Invisibles Movie Tie-in Edition
Published 2006.
Standalone novels in order
Arthur and the Invisibles Movie Tie-in Edition (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- Arthur and the Minimoys (2006)Film · from Arthur and the Minimoys
- Arthur and the Minimoys (2006)Film · from Arthur and the Forbidden City
- Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009)Film · from Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
- Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)Film · from Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds
About Luc Besson
Luc Paul Maurice Besson is a French filmmaker. He has been involved in the creation of more than 50 films as a writer, director, or producer. Associated with the Cinéma du look film movement, he founded the production company Les Films du Loup and co-founded EuropaCorp with Pierre-Ange Le Pogam.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Luc Besson FAQ
- How many books has Luc Besson written?
- Luc Besson has published 5 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Luc Besson's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Arthur with Arthur and the Minimoys. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Luc Besson's latest book?
- Arthur and the Invisibles Movie Tie-in Edition (2006).
- What is Luc Besson's most famous book?
- Arthur and the Minimoys (2002) is Luc Besson's most widely read book.
- Are Luc Besson's books connected?
- 4 books belong to 1 series (Arthur); the other 1 book stands alone.
- Which Luc Besson books have been adapted?
- 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Arthur and the Minimoys (film, 2006), Arthur and the Forbidden City (as Arthur and the Minimoys, film, 2006), Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (film, 2009) and Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (as Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds, film, 2010).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.