The Iron Man
by Ted Hughes
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Faber and Faber, 1968
The first edition of The Iron Man by Ted Hughes was published in London by Faber and Faber in 1968. We track 2 editions.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- The Iron Giant film, 1999
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- Followed by
- The Iron Woman
In print
- Editions recorded
- 3 on Open Library, 1 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 6 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 The Iron Man?
The first edition of The Iron Man by Ted Hughes was published in London by Faber and Faber in 1968.
How many editions of The Iron Man are there?
We track 2 editions of The Iron Man, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Iron Man been adapted?
Yes, including The Iron Giant (film, 1999), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Iron Man?
In order, it is followed by The Iron Woman, according to Wikidata.