Martin Handford

1 series 6 books in order 1 standalone book

Martin Handford is a British children's author and illustrator from London who gained worldwide fame in the mid-1980s for his Where's Wally? book series. He was born in 1956. His work is known for its detailed illustrations and interactive style.

Born
1956
Known for
Where's Waldo?

Series by Martin Handford

Where's Waldo?

26 books in order · 1987–2026

  1. Cover of Where's Waldo?

    Where's Waldo?

    1987 · Martin Handford

    The book follows Waldo and other characters as they move through different scenes, challenging the reader to locate them and their missing items…

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  2. Cover of Where's Waldo now?

    Where's Waldo now?

    1988 · Martin Handford

    Where's Waldo Now? is a book by Martin Handford. The reader follows Waldo as he travels through different time periods in history and must try to…

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  3. The great Waldo search

    1989 · Martin Handford

    The reader follows Waldo as he goes on a fantastic journey through different groups, including the Gobbling Gluttons, the Battling Monks, the…

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  4. Where's Wally?: The Magnificent Poster Book!

    1991 · Martin Handford

    Where's Wally? is a series of children's puzzle books created by Martin Handford. First published on 25 June 1987, the books feature detailed…

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  5. Cover of Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey Mini Hardcover with Free Magnifying Lens

    Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey Mini Hardcover with Free Magnifying Lens

    2002 · Martin Handford

    Where's Wally? The Great Picture Hunt! was released in May 2006. It is the sixth book in the Where's Wally? series and the first in the series to be…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Where's Wally?
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Martin Handford written?

We list 6 books by Martin Handford across 1 series, published between 1987–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Martin Handford's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Where's Waldo?.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Martin Handford's books?

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