Raymond Briggs

BRIGGS, RAYMOND, 1934 to 2022

Raymond Briggs

English cartoonist, illustrator.

Books
3
Editions tracked
5
First editions
3
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Earliest first editionThe SnowmanHamish Hamilton, 1978 Most editions trackedThe Snowman2 editions
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Raymond Briggs books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Snowman1978
  2. 2When the Wind Blows1982
  3. 3Ethel & Ernest1998
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1978The SnowmanHamish Hamilton
  2. 1982When the Wind BlowsHamish Hamilton
  3. 1998Ethel & ErnestJonathan Cape
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What order should I read Raymond Briggs's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Snowman (1978), then When the Wind Blows (1982) and Ethel & Ernest (1998). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Raymond Briggs's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Snowman, first published in 1978.

When was Raymond Briggs born?

Raymond Briggs was born in 1934 and died in 2022.

How many Raymond Briggs books does MyVolumes track?

We track 3 books by Raymond Briggs across 5 editions, 3 of them first editions.

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