Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series?"

"There are three books in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series, published between 2010 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series is The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals: The Evil Monkey Dialogues, published in 2010."

Q: "What is Wonderbook?"

"Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (2013) is a writing guide by Jeff VanderMeer that covers the craft of writing fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative genres. It features extensive illustrations, diagrams, and contributions from authors like George R.R. Martin, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Neil Gaiman."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals: The Evil Monkey Dialogues	2010	Jeff VanderMeer	Buy
2	Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction	2013	Jeff VanderMeer	Buy
3	The Steampunk User’s Manual	2014	Jeff VanderMeer	Buy

Jeff VanderMeer’s non-fiction work includes guides to writing and cultural surveys of speculative fiction subgenres. Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (2013) is his most significant nonfiction title, a heavily illustrated writing manual that covers story structure, world-building, and revision for writers working in imaginative genres.

The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals (2010), co-written with his wife Ann VanderMeer, is a humorous bestiary that examines whether fictional creatures would be kosher. The Steampunk User’s Manual (2014) is a practical companion to The Steampunk Bible, focusing on the DIY aspects of steampunk culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series, published between 2010 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Jeff VanderMeer Non-Fiction series is The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals: The Evil Monkey Dialogues, published in 2010.

What is Wonderbook?

Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (2013) is a writing guide by Jeff VanderMeer that covers the craft of writing fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative genres. It features extensive illustrations, diagrams, and contributions from authors like George R.R. Martin, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Neil Gaiman.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order