Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Sexual Life in Ancient China
Buy on Amazon1961
The Lore of the Chinese Lute: An Essay on the Ideology of the Ch'in
Buy on Amazon1969
Crime and Punishment in Ancient China
Buy on Amazon1979
Chinese Pictorial Art
Buy on Amazon1981
Erotic Colour Prints of the Ming Period
Buy on Amazon1989
John Searle and his Critics (With: Ernest Lepore)
Buy on Amazon1991
Siddham
Buy on Amazon2001
Scrapbook for Chinese Collectors
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Sexual Life in Ancient China (1961), 2. The Lore of the Chinese Lute: An Essay on the Ideology of the Ch'in (1969), 3. Crime and Punishment in Ancient China (1979), 4. Chinese Pictorial Art (1981), 5. Erotic Colour Prints of the Ming Period (1989), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Robert Van Gulik contains 8 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Robert Van Gulik. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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