Literature of Equestria and beyond

Throughout Equestria and beyond several pieces of literature exists, from comic books to mighty tomes.

A Brief History of the Wagon Harness
A Brief History of the Wagon Harness was a book used to lure  to a party. The book presumably contains historical information on Wagon Harness'.

A Metallurgical History of Ancient Sword Making
A Metallurgical History of Ancient Sword Making was a book written at some point before the Sacking of the Crystal Empire. It was seen in Princess Celestia's library.

Aardvarks to Alicorns
Aardvarks to Alicorns was a book owned by, presumably a collection of species that inhabited Equestria.

Advanced Placement Calculus
Advanced Placement Calculus was a text book that was used in Canterlot Academy in the 1980s. Shining Armor had a copy in the year 1987.

Spike's art book collection
Spike owned at least 4 art-books with either names or attached authors. He studied them while making a painting for 's birthday.


 * Newton
 * Leyendecker — Presumably named for.
 * Sneyd — Presumably named after.
 * Pony Clip Art #2 — Possibly a meta-reference to how several pieces of merchandise use stock-art.
 * Cover Run
 * Wrightson — Possibly a reference to Bernie Wrightson.

Dark Magic wing
Several books are seen in the Dark Magic wing of the library, many named, some with authors. These books are the following.

Foal Titans


The Foal Titans were a famous superhero team. Shining Armor was a huge fan of them and had their poster on his wall.


 * The Titans are a reference to the Teen Titans of DC comics fame. In this universe however, they appear to be published by IDW, who also apparently publish Harley Quinn, Death of the Endless and...Deadpool of all things.