Joy of Painting Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Joy of Painting books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Joy of Painting Volume 1
Buy on Amazon1984
The Joy of Painting Volume 2
Buy on Amazon1984
The Joy of Painting Volume 3
Buy on Amazon1985
The Joy of Painting Volume 4
Buy on Amazon1985
The Joy of Painting Volume 5
Buy on Amazon1986
The Joy of Painting Volume 6
Buy on Amazon1986
The Joy of Painting Volume 7
Buy on Amazon1986
The Joy of Painting Volume 8
Buy on Amazon1986
The Joy of Painting Volume 9
Buy on Amazon1987
The Joy of Painting Volume 10
Buy on Amazon1987
The Joy of Painting Volume 11
Buy on Amazon1987
The Joy of Painting Volume 12
Buy on Amazon1988
The Joy of Painting Volume 13
Buy on Amazon1988
The Joy of Painting Volume 14
Buy on Amazon1989
The Joy of Painting Volume 15
Buy on Amazon1989
The Joy of Painting Volume 16
Buy on Amazon1989
The Joy of Painting Volume 17
Buy on Amazon1989
The Joy of Painting Volume 18
Buy on Amazon1990
The Joy of Painting Volume 19
Buy on Amazon1990
The Joy of Painting Volume 20
Buy on Amazon1990
The Joy of Painting Volume 21
Buy on Amazon1990
The Joy of Painting Volume 22
Buy on Amazon1991
The Joy of Painting Volume 23
Buy on Amazon1991
The Joy of Painting Volume 24
Buy on Amazon1991
The Joy of Painting Volume 25
Buy on Amazon1992
The Joy of Painting Volume 26
Buy on Amazon1993
Bob Ross' New Joy of Painting: A Collection of His Favorites
Buy on Amazon1993
The Joy of Painting Volume 27
Buy on Amazon1993
The Joy of Painting Volume 28
Buy on Amazon1993
The Joy of Painting Volume 29
Buy on Amazon1994
The Joy of Painting Volume 30
Buy on Amazon1994
Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Buy on Amazon1995
More Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Buy on Amazon1995
Discover The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross
Buy on Amazon1998
Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
Buy on Amazon2017
Karla: or the Weightliftress
Buy on Amazon2022
Muddled Meanderings in an Outhouse
Buy on Amazon1972
Solitary confinement: Poems
Buy on Amazon1977
Lusty Little Things
Buy on Amazon2018
Billy Above the Roofs
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Joy of Painting series is publication order: 1. The Joy of Painting Volume 1 (1984), 2. The Joy of Painting Volume 2 (1984), 3. The Joy of Painting Volume 3 (1985), 4. The Joy of Painting Volume 4 (1985), 5. The Joy of Painting Volume 5 (1986), and 35 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Joy of Painting series by Bob Ross contains 40 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Joy of Painting series is written by Bob Ross. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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