Prompt engineering has rapidly become the differentiator between basic AI use and true innovation. Books are always the great means to study and know anything in deep. Here we have listed some really good prompt engineering books and best sellers. They are appreciated by readers and engineers over the globe. They are not just explaining Prompt Engineering but also the domain knowledge in context of AI and Prompt Engineering.
- Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: Future-Proof Inputs for Reliable AI Outputs by James Phoenix and Mike Taylor (2023)
- Unlocking the Secrets of Prompt Engineering by Opher Brayer (2024)
- ChatGPT: Learning Prompt Engineering with 100+ Examples by José Alberto Hernández, Javier Conde, et al. (2024)
- Prompt Engineering by Yaswanth Sai Palaghat (2025)
- Prompt Engineering for LLMs: The Art and Science of Building Large Language Model-Based Applications by John Berryman and Albert Ziegler (2023)
So, we have listed some Prompt Engineering Books guiding everyone from developers to educators to harness the full power of AI models.
For beginners and professionals alike, Prompt Engineering for Generative AI by James Phoenix, Mike Taylor (2023) stands out for its practical frameworks, blending theory and actionable steps to reliably shape AI outputs across text, images, and code.
Unlocking the Secrets of Prompt Engineering by Opher Brayer (2024) brings a creative edge with step-by-step mastery for everyone, not just techies. For those focused on hands-on experimentation,
ChatGPT: Learning Prompt Engineering with 100+ Examples by José Alberto Hernández, Javier Conde (2024) is packed with real prompt scenarios to boost skills by doing.
The newly launched Prompt Engineering by Yaswanth Sai Palaghat (2025) is ideal for the Indian audience and simplifies prompt concepts for daily use.
Prompt Engineering for LLMs by John Berryman, Albert Ziegler (2023) delivers deep dives for architects building enterprise-scale AI apps, teaching prompt tactics for even advanced models like GPT-4.
These books are available for purchase through large online bookstores also on Amazon and the publishers’ official websites.
They’re effective because each book not only covers the fundamentals and evolving techniques of prompt engineering but also provides proven recipes, prompt templates, and real applications, making it far easier for readers to experiment and drive real results in their own domains. They are written by different domain expertise so you will get very deep understanding of these domain related prompts.