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CAPOTE, TRUMAN, 1924 to 1984

Truman Capote

American writer.

Books: 8
Editions tracked: 15
First editions: 7
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionOther Voices, Other RoomsHeinemann, 1948 Most editions trackedBreakfast at Tiffany's2 editions

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Truman Capote books in order

In publication order

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First editions, year by year

1948Other Voices, Other RoomsHeinemann
1951The Grass HarpRandom House
1956A Christmas MemoryRandom House
1966In Cold BloodRandom House
1967The Thanksgiving VisitorRandom House
1979Music for ChameleonsRandom House
1986Answered PrayersHamish Hamilton

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Other Voices, Other Rooms

Truman Capote · first published 1948

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The Grass Harp

Truman Capote · first published 1951

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One Christmas

Truman Capote · first published 1956

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Breakfast at Tiffany's

Truman Capote · first published 1958

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In Cold Blood

Truman Capote · first published 1966

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The Thanksgiving Visitor

Truman Capote · first published 1967

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Music for Chameleons

Truman Capote · first published 1979

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Answered Prayers

Truman Capote · first published 1986

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What order should I read Truman Capote's books in?

In publication order they begin with Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948), then The Grass Harp (1951) and One Christmas (1956). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Truman Capote's first book?

The earliest book we list is Other Voices, Other Rooms, first published in 1948.

When was Truman Capote born?

Truman Capote was born in 1924 and died in 1984.

How many Truman Capote books does MyVolumes track?

We track 8 books by Truman Capote across 15 editions, 7 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Truman Capote book is a first edition?

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