- 1st Gollancz1978 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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IRVING, JOHN, born 1942
John Irving
American novelist and screenwriter.
- Books
- 7
- Editions tracked
- 13
- First editions
- 7
- Nationality
- United States
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- 1st Jonathan Cape1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Dutton1981 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Jonathan Cape1985 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Morrow1985 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Bloomsbury Publishing1989 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- William Morrow1989 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Random House1998 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Black Swan1999 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Knopf Canada2001 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Doubleday2012 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Simon & Schuster2012 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read John Irving's books in?
In publication order they begin with The World According to Garp (1978), then The Hotel New Hampshire (1981) and The CIDER HOUSE RULES (1985). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was John Irving's first book?
The earliest book we list is The World According to Garp, first published in 1978.
When was John Irving born?
John Irving was born in 1942.
How many John Irving books does MyVolumes track?
We track 7 books by John Irving across 13 editions, 7 of them first editions.
How do I know if my John Irving 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.