The Planet of the Apes is a Historical Fiction / Western series by John Jakes, made up of 5 books published between 1963 and 2001. It begins with Planet of the Apes ( By: Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding) (1963), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Planet of the Apes Movie Novelization ( By: William T. Quick) (2001), spanning 38 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | |||
| 1 | Planet of the Apes ( By: Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding) | 1963 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 2 | Beneath The Planet of The Apes (Short Story) ( By: Michael Avallone) | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Escape from the Planet of the Apes ( By: Jerry Pournelle) | 1973 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Conquest of the Planet of the Apes | 1974 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | Planet of the Apes Movie Novelization ( By: William T. Quick)Latest | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Planet of the Apes series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Planet of the Apes series?
Start with Planet of the Apes ( By: Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding) (1963), the first book in the Planet of the Apes series by John Jakes. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Planet of the Apes series?
There are 5 books in the Planet of the Apes series by John Jakes, published between 1963 and 2001.
What is the first book in the Planet of the Apes series?
The first book in the Planet of the Apes series is Planet of the Apes ( By: Pierre Boulle, Xan Fielding), published in 1963 by John Jakes.
What is the latest book in the Planet of the Apes series?
The most recent book in the Planet of the Apes series is Planet of the Apes Movie Novelization ( By: William T. Quick) (2001) by John Jakes.