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GARDNER, JOHN, 1933 to 1982
John Gardner
American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor.
- Books
- 8
- Editions tracked
- 15
- First editions
- 8
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
Collect John Gardner
Earliest first editionGrendelKnopf, 1971
Most editions trackedDeath Is Forever2 editions
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Reading guide
John Gardner books in order
In publication order
- 1Grendel1971
- 2License Renewed1981
- 3Icebreaker1983
- 4The Art of Fiction1984
- 5Scorpius1988
- 6Licence To Kill1989
- 7Death Is Forever1992
- 8Goldeneye1995
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Books and editions
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- 1st Jonathan Cape1983 Hardback · James Bond Not yet valued Log in to want this
- G.P. Putnam's Sons1983 Hardback · James Bond Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Knopf1984 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Hodder & Stoughton1988 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- G.P. Putnam's Sons1988 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Coronet1989 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Charter Books1989 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Coronet1995 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Berkley1995 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read John Gardner's books in?
In publication order they begin with Grendel (1971), then License Renewed (1981) and Icebreaker (1983). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was John Gardner's first book?
The earliest book we list is Grendel, first published in 1971.
When was John Gardner born?
John Gardner was born in 1933 and died in 1982.
How many John Gardner books does MyVolumes track?
We track 8 books by John Gardner across 15 editions, 8 of them first editions.
How do I know if my John Gardner 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.