- 1st MacGibbon & Kee1955 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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GADDIS, WILLIAM, 1922 to 1998
William Gaddis
American novelist.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 6
- First editions
- 3
- Nationality
- United States
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Reading guide
William Gaddis books in order
In publication order
- 1The Recognitions1955
- 2JR1975
- 3Carpenter's Gothic1985
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st distributed by Random House1975 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Jonathan Cape1976 Paperback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Viking1985 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Andre Deutsch1986 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read William Gaddis's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Recognitions (1955), then JR (1975) and Carpenter's Gothic (1985). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was William Gaddis's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Recognitions, first published in 1955.
When was William Gaddis born?
William Gaddis was born in 1922 and died in 1998.
How many William Gaddis books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by William Gaddis across 6 editions, 3 of them first editions.
How do I know if my William Gaddis 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.