Robert Langdon ( book series ) - wikipedia Robert Langdon ( book series ) Box set of the first four books in the series with their British covers Robert Langdon is a fictional protagonist of a series of novels, novellas and short stories by American author Dan Brown. A Harvard University professor of religious iconology and symbology ( a fictional field related to the study of historic symbols, which is not methodologically connected to the actual discipline of semiotics ). Brown 's novels that feature the lead character Robert Langdon also include historical themes and Christianity as motifs, and as a result, have generated controversy. Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a ' constant spiritual journey ' himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply `` an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate '' and suggests that the book may be used `` as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith. '' Contents 1 Novel series 2 Fictional books 3 Reception 4 Adaptations 4.1 Films 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Novel series No. Title Identifier ( s ) Date of publication Summary Angels & Demons ISBN 1 - 59315 - 140 - 3 May 2000 Following the murder of a physicist, Leonardo Vetra, a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and a scientist, Vittoria Vetra, are on an adventure involving a secret brotherhood, the Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four altars of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The Da Vinci Code ISBN 0 - 385 - 50420 - 9 April 2003 Secret of the Holy Grail. In the novel, Sir Leigh Teabing explains to Sophie Neveu that the figure at the right hand of Jesus in Leonardo da Vinci 's painting The Last Supper is not the apostle John, but actually Mary Magdalene. The Lost Symbol ISBN 978 - 0 - 385 - 50422 - 5 September 2009 A thriller set in Washington, D.C., after the events of The Da Vinci Code, and relies on Freemasonry for both its recurring theme and its major characters, which included Robert Langdon. Inferno ISBN 978 - 0 - 385 - 53785 - 8 May 2013 Robert Langdon wakes up in a hospital bed suffering from amnesia. A woman tries to kill him and he is saved by a doctor, Sienna. Robert finds links to Dante 's Divine Comedy in all the messages projected by the canister and uses his knowledge of symbology to reach Venice where he believes he will find the cave. 5 Origin ISBN 978 - 0593078754 October 2017 TBA Fictional books In the book series, Langdon is himself an author of six ( fictional ) books : The Symbology of Secret Sects The Art of the Illuminati : Part 1 The Lost Language of Ideograms Religious Iconology Symbols of the Lost Sacred Feminine Christian Symbols in the Muslim World In the real book The Lost Symbol on page 8, a minor character, Pam, refers to the ( fictional ) Symbols of the Lost Sacred Feminine as creating ' a delicious scandal '. Reception The series has sold over 100 million copies. Adaptations Films Main article : Robert Langdon ( film series ) The novels were a success around the world and became bestsellers, and soon adapted into films in which Ron Howard directed and produced 3 of 4 novels : The Da Vinci Code ( 2006 ), Angels & Demons ( 2009 ), and Inferno ( 2016 ), with Tom Hanks portrayed the lead character, Professor Robert Langdon, which was released by Columbia Pictures. See also Robert Langdon References ^ Jump up to : Flood, Alison ( September 29, 2016 ). `` Dan Brown returns to Da Vinci decoder for new novel Origin ''. The Guardian. Retrieved January 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Daniel Henninger. `` Holy Sepulchre ! 60 Million Buy ' The Da Vinci Code ' ''. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 18. Jump up ^ Marcus, Caroline ( September 13, 2009 ). `` Brown is back with the code for a runaway bestseller ''. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved September 13, 2009. External links The official Robert Langdon website Dan Brown Official Website Dan Brown 's The Da Vinci Code Characters Robert Langdon Media Film Soundtrack Video game WebQuests Derivative media The Albino Code The Asti Spumante Code The Da Vinci Hoax The Da Vinci Treasure Secrets of the Code The Va Dinci Cod Other Rose Line Criticism reaction in the Philippines Cryptex Works by Dan Brown Novels Digital Fortress ( 1998 ) Angels & Demons ( 2000 ) Deception Point ( 2001 ) The Da Vinci Code ( 2003 ) The Lost Symbol ( 2009 ) Inferno ( 2013 ) Origin ( 2017 ) Film adaptations The Da Vinci Code ( 2006 ) Angels & Demons ( 2009 ) Inferno ( 2016 ) Related articles Criticism of The Da Vinci Code The Da Vinci Code ( soundtrack ) The Da Vinci Code ( video game ) Robert Langdon Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Langdon_(book_series)&oldid=787034795 '' Categories : Series of books Novels by Dan Brown Angels & Demons The Da Vinci Code The Lost Symbol Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 23 June 2017, at 01 : 33. About Wikipedia

Question: which book is first the davinci code or angels and demons
Answer: Angels & Demons