James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
Children's book written by Roald Dahl.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Alfred A. Knopf, 1961
- First published
- Alfred A. Knopf, 1961
- First UK edition
- George Allen and Unwin, 1967
The first edition of James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl was published in New York by Alfred A. Knopf in 1961. We track 2 editions.
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First edition
- 1st Alfred A. Knopf1961 Hardback Sold £500 · May 2024 I own James and the Giant Peach, Alfred A. Knopf 1961 Log in to want this
Later and other editions
- George Allen & Unwin1967 Pictorial boards Sold £650 · Sep 2026 I own James and the Giant Peach, George Allen & Unwin 1967 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- James and the Giant Peach film, 1996
In print
- Editions recorded
- 167 on Open Library, 76 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 21 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of James and the Giant Peach?
The first edition of James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl was published in New York by Alfred A. Knopf in 1961.
How many editions of James and the Giant Peach are there?
We track 2 editions of James and the Giant Peach, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has James and the Giant Peach been adapted?
Yes, including James and the Giant Peach (film, 1996), according to Wikidata.
Where these facts come from
- James and the Giant Peach, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- James and the Giant Peach, Wikidata (wikidata.org)
- James And The Giant Peach, First UK Edition (1967), Rare Books Ireland (rarebooks.ie)
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