TV series · 2004 · Syfy
Is Earthsea based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Earthsea is based on the works A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968) and The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin (1971).
A Wizard of Earthsea is book 1 of the Earthsea series series.
The TV series premiered in 2004 on Syfy.
The book behind Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea
by Ursula K. Le Guin · first published 1968 · fantasy, high fantasy, Bildungsroman
1968 novel by Ursula K. Le Guin.
The Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula K. Le Guin · first published 1971 · Bildungsroman, fantasy
1971 novel by Ursula K. Le Guin.
Earthsea series: books in order
- A Wizard of Earthsea (1968)
- The Tombs of Atuan (1971)
- The Farthest Shore (1972)
- Tehanu (1990)
- The Other Wind (2001)
Common questions
Is Earthsea based on a book?
Yes. Earthsea is based on the works A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968) and The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin (1971).
Who wrote the book Earthsea is based on?
A Wizard of Earthsea was written by Ursula K. Le Guin and first published in 1968.
Is A Wizard of Earthsea part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Earthsea series series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with A Wizard of Earthsea, book 1 of A Wizard of Earthsea. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Ursula K. Le Guin's books
- Tales from Earthsea (film, 2006)