Movie · 1960
Is The Lost World based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Lost World is based on the book The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle (1912).
The Lost World is book 1 of the Professor Challenger series.
The movie was released in 1960.
The book behind The Lost World
The Lost World
by Arthur Conan Doyle · first published 1912 · lost world fiction, science fiction, adventure fiction
Novel by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Professor Challenger: books by publication date
- The Lost World (1912)
- The Poison Belt (1913)
- The Land of Mist (1926)
Other adaptations of The Lost World
- The Lost World (film, 1925)
- The Lost World (TV, 1999)
- The Lost World (film, 2001)
Common questions
Is The Lost World based on a book?
Yes. The Lost World is based on the book The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle (1912).
Who wrote the book The Lost World is based on?
The Lost World was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1912.
Is The Lost World part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Professor Challenger series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Lost World before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle's books
- Sherlock (TV, 2010)
- Sherlock Holmes (film, 2009)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (film, 2011)
- Elementary (TV, 2012)
- Gnomeo and Juliet 2: Sherlock Gnomes (film, 2018)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (film, 1959)