While he didn't write books in the traditional sense, he did create several designs and drawings that were crucial to his work:
* Architectural designs: He designed numerous buildings, including the Queen's House at Greenwich, the Banqueting House in Whitehall, and the Covent Garden Piazza. These designs were detailed blueprints that guided the construction process.
* Stage designs: He was also a pioneer of Renaissance theater in England. He designed sets and costumes for plays, including Ben Jonson's "Masque of Blackness" and "Masque of Oberon." These designs, though often lost, were influential in the development of theatrical design.
* Architectural treatises: He wrote several treatises on architecture, including "The Most Excellent Work of Architecture" (1615) and "The Art of Building" (1640). However, these works were not widely published and remain largely unknown to the general public.
So, while Inigo Jones didn't write books in the traditional sense, he did leave behind a significant body of work in the form of architectural designs, stage designs, and theoretical writings.