
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
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Heart of Asia
Nicholas Roerich's most-read book.
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Heart of Asia (1930)
Nicholas Roerich (1974)
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.