Bob Ross
6
Book Series
58
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Joy of Painting Volume 1" (1984)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "Karla: or the Weightliftress" (2022)
Publication Order of Collections
Popular choice - Start with "Muddled Meanderings in an Outhouse" (1972)
Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books
Popular choice - Start with "Experience the Joy of Painting With Bob Ross" (1984)
About the Author
Bob Ross was a reputed painter, television host, art instructor, and writer from the United States. He was particularly famous for creating and hosting the PBS instructional TV program called The Joy of Painting that was aired between 1983 and 1994 in America, Europe, Canada, and Latin America. During the 80s and 90s, Bob was a famous television personality, but he transformed into a 21st-century internet celebrity. He was most popular on YouTube and several other social websites even after his death. Bob was born as Robert Norman Ross on 29th October 1942 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. His parents, Ollie & Jack Ross, worked as a waitress and a carpenter respectively. They brought up Bob in Orlando, Florida. During his childhood, Bob was very attracted to injured animals. H. Bob Ross is the author of over 58 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bob Ross has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books
35 books
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The Joy of Painting Volume 1 'The Joy of Painting Volume 1' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1984) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 2 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1984) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 3 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 3' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1985) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 4 Join the adventure in 'The Joy of Painting Volume 4' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series by Bob Ross.(1985) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 5 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 5', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 6 In 'The Joy of Painting Volume 6', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 7 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 7', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 8 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 8' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 9 In 'The Joy of Painting Volume 9', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 10 'The Joy of Painting Volume 10' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 11 'The Joy of Painting Volume 11' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1987) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 12 Join the adventure in 'The Joy of Painting Volume 12' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series by Bob Ross.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 13 'The Joy of Painting Volume 13' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 14 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 14' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 15 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 15', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 16 'The Joy of Painting Volume 16' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 17 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 17' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 18 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 18', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 19 In 'The Joy of Painting Volume 19', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 20 'The Joy of Painting Volume 20' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 21 In 'The Joy of Painting Volume 21', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1990) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 22 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 22', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 23 In 'The Joy of Painting Volume 23', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 24 'The Joy of Painting Volume 24' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1991) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 25 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 25' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1992) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 26 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 26' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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Bob Ross' New Joy of Painting: A Collection of His Favorites The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'Bob Ross' New Joy of Painting: A Collection of His Favorites', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 27 Experience the magic of 'The Joy of Painting Volume 27' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books universe.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 28 Join the adventure in 'The Joy of Painting Volume 28' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series by Bob Ross.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 29 The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'The Joy of Painting Volume 29', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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The Joy of Painting Volume 30 'The Joy of Painting Volume 30' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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More Joy of Painting with Bob Ross In 'More Joy of Painting with Bob Ross', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(1995) ⭐ Start here
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Discover The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross The Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series continues with 'Discover The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1998) ⭐ Start here
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Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting In 'Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books saga.(2017) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books
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Karla: or the Weightliftress Experience the magic of 'Karla: or the Weightliftress' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2022)
Publication Order of Collections
4 books
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Muddled Meanderings in an Outhouse In 'Muddled Meanderings in an Outhouse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1972)
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Solitary confinement: Poems Join the adventure in 'Solitary confinement: Poems' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Bob Ross.(1977)
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Lusty Little Things In 'Lusty Little Things', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2018)
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Billy Above the Roofs In 'Billy Above the Roofs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2021)
Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books
5 books
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Experience the Joy of Painting With Bob Ross The Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books series continues with 'Experience the Joy of Painting With Bob Ross', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(1984)
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Happy Little Accidents Join the adventure in 'Happy Little Accidents' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books series by Bob Ross.(2017)
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The Bob Ross Coloring Book In 'The Bob Ross Coloring Book', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books saga.(2017)
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The Official Bob Ross Coloring Book: The Colors of the Four Seasons The Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books series continues with 'The Official Bob Ross Coloring Book: The Colors of the Four Seasons', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(2019)
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Experience The Joy of Painting Volume X Join the adventure in 'Experience The Joy of Painting Volume X' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bob Ross Art Books series by Bob Ross.(2023)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
10 books
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Laugh, Lead and Profit: Building Productive Workplaces With Humor In 'Laugh, Lead and Profit: Building Productive Workplaces With Humor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1989)
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That's a Good One!: Corporate Leadership with Humor In 'That's a Good One!: Corporate Leadership with Humor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1992)
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Funny Business Solutions &: The Art Of Using Humor Constructively In 'Funny Business Solutions &: The Art Of Using Humor Constructively', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1998)
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The Warriors Reflections of a Fighter Pilot, test pilot, and Veteran of the air wars over Vietnam Join the adventure in 'The Warriors Reflections of a Fighter Pilot, test pilot, and Veteran of the air wars over Vietnam' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Bob Ross.(2002)
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Being with Benny: Inside the World of Ben Lexcen In 'Being with Benny: Inside the World of Ben Lexcen', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2018)
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Wingnut: Sailing Showman Experience the magic of 'Wingnut: Sailing Showman' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2018)
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Beyond a Flood and a War The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Beyond a Flood and a War', another thrilling entry from Bob Ross.(2020)
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Worship the Lamb of God 'Worship the Lamb of God' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(2022)
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God's Witness in Secular Culture 'God's Witness in Secular Culture' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(2022)
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My Journey Through Country Music 'My Journey Through Country Music' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(2022)
Publication Order of My First Bob Ross Books Books
3 books
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Bob Ross: My First Book of Colors Experience the magic of 'Bob Ross: My First Book of Colors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of My First Bob Ross Books Books universe.(2020)
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Bob Ross: My First Book of Nature 'Bob Ross: My First Book of Nature' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of My First Bob Ross Books Books series, set in the world Bob Ross has created.(2022)
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Bob Ross: My First Book of Numbers Experience the magic of 'Bob Ross: My First Book of Numbers' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of My First Bob Ross Books Books universe.(2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Bob Ross?
Bob Ross is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Bob Ross book series to start with?
For readers new to Bob Ross's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Joy of Painting Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 35 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bob Ross's writing.
Q: How many books has Bob Ross written?
Bob Ross has written over 58 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.