Portrait of Nicholas Roerich

Nicholas Roerich books in order

Russian painter, writer, archaeologist and philosopher

Lived
1874–1947
Country
Russia
Books
2
Also writes as
Rerich, Nikolaj Konstantinovič, Rerih, Nikolaj Konstantinovic, Rerikh, N. K., Rerikh, Nikolaĭ

Nicholas Roerich published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Heart of Asia (1930).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Nicholas Roerich

Non-fiction in order

  1. Heart of Asia (1930)

    158 pages

  2. Nicholas Roerich (1974)

    40 pages

About Nicholas Roerich

Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, better known as Nicholas Roerich, was a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure. He is best known for his prolific body of artwork, which spans over 7,000 paintings, and his contributions to a wide array of cultural, political, intellectual, and artistic movements and causes.

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

Nicholas Roerich FAQ

How many books has Nicholas Roerich written?
Nicholas Roerich published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Nicholas Roerich's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Heart of Asia.
What is Nicholas Roerich's last book?
Heart of Asia (1930).
What is Nicholas Roerich's most famous book?
Heart of Asia (1930) is Nicholas Roerich's most widely read book.
Does Nicholas Roerich write under a pen name?
Yes: Nicholas Roerich has also published as Rerich, Nikolaj Konstantinovič, Rerih, Nikolaj Konstantinovic, Rerikh, N. K. and Rerikh, Nikolaĭ.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.