Walter Moers

Walter Moers

2 Series • 7 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Zamonien Books
Start with: The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (1999)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: A Wild Ride Through the Night (2001)

ⓘ About Walter Moers

About Walter Moers Walter Moers is a German artist and writer known for his comics, illustrations, and books. He gained fame by creating Captain Bluebear, a beloved character, and later wrote popular novels set in the fictional world of Zamonia. His works have sold many copies, especially in Europe, where readers enjoy his imaginative storytelling. Moers has a talent for crafting unique characters and lively adventures that keep people entertained. One of his strengths as a writer is how he builds memorable protagonists, like Captain Bluebear, who stand out in unusual and amusing ways. His stories often mix humor, creativity, and excitement, making them fun to follow. The worlds he creates, such as Zamonia, feel rich and full of surprises.

All Book Series by Walter Moers

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The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear book cover

The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear

Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1999

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1999
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Ensel und Krete book cover

Ensel und Krete

Book 2 of 6 · published 2000

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2000
3
Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures book cover

Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures

Book 3 of 6 · published 2003

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2003
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The City of Dreaming Books book cover

The City of Dreaming Books

Book 4 of 6 · published 2004

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2004
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The Alchemaster's Apprentice book cover

The Alchemaster's Apprentice

Book 5 of 6 · published 2007

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2007
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The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books book cover

The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books

Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011

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2011
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A Wild Ride Through the Night

Single-title series · published 2001

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2001

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Walter Moers?

About Walter Moers Walter Moers is a German artist and writer known for his comics, illustrations, and books. He gained fame by creating Captain Bluebear, a beloved character, and later wrote popular novels set in the fictional world of Zamonia. His works have sold many copies, especially in Europe, where readers enjoy his imaginative storytelling.

Which Walter Moers series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Zamonien series, the earliest of Walter Moers's multi-book series: it opens with The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (1999) and runs to 6 books across 1999–2011, ending with The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books (2011).

How many books has Walter Moers written?

Walter Moers has 7 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1999 and 2011. 6 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Zamonien series with 6 books — and 1 is a standalone title, collection or anthology.

In what order should Walter Moers's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Walter Moers's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Zamonien (1999–2011, 6 books).

How are Walter Moers's books organised into series?

This guide splits Walter Moers's 7 books into 1 named series and 1 title that stands alone or appear only in collections: Zamonien (6 books, 1999–2011).