HERBERT, JAMES, 1943 to 2013
James Herbert
English horror writer.
- Books
- 17
- Editions tracked
- 20
- First editions
- 17
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
For collectors
Collect James Herbert
Reading guide
James Herbert books in order
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1974The RatsPan Books
- 1975The FogNew English Library
- 1976The SurvivorNew English Library
- 1977FlukeNew English Library
- 1978The SpearNew English Library
- 1979LairNew English Library
- 1980The DarkSignet
- 1983ShrineBook Club Associates
- 1984DomainNew English Library
- 1985MoonNew English Library
- 1986The Magic CottageGuild Publishing
- 1988HauntedHodder & Stoughton
- 1990CreedHodder & Stoughton General Division
- 1992PortentHodder & Stoughton
- 1996'48BCA
- 2001OnceMacmillan
- 2006The Secret of Crickley HallMacmillan
Books and editions
Which edition do you have?
- 1st Signet1980 Paperback Not yet valued I own The Dark, Signet 1980 Log in to want this
- New English Library1980 Other Not yet valued I own The Dark, New English Library 1980 Log in to want this
- Hodder & Stoughton1991 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Dark, Hodder & Stoughton 1991 Log in to want this
- 1st BCA1996 Hardback Not yet valued I own '48, BCA 1996 Log in to want this
- 1st Macmillan2001 Other Not yet valued I own Once, Macmillan 2001 Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read James Herbert's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Rats (1974), then The Fog (1975) and The Survivor (1976). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was James Herbert's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Rats, first published in 1974.
When was James Herbert born?
James Herbert was born in 1943 and died in 2013.
How many James Herbert books does MyVolumes track?
We track 17 books by James Herbert across 20 editions, 17 of them first editions.
How do I know if my James Herbert book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.