Christensen has published more than three books, with many of his works appearing in many more. His first book, "A Journey of the Imagination|A Journey of the Imagination: The Art of James Christensen", was printed in 1994 to great acclaim. His second, "Voyage of the Basset" (October 1996), contains a frame story for a great deal of original work. His third book, "Rhymes & Reasons", was published in May 1997. Christensen also illustrated "A Shakespeare Sketchbook" (May 2001) with text by Renwick St. James.