The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling was first published in 1888. We track 3 editions.
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- Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington1890 Other I own The Man Who Would Be King, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington 1890 Log in to want this
- Henry Altemus1898 Hardback I own The Man Who Would Be King, Henry Altemus 1898 Log in to want this
- George Newnes1935 Hardback I own The Man Who Would Be King, George Newnes 1935 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- The Man Who Would Be King film, 1975
In print
- Editions recorded
- 460 on Open Library, 444 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 14 languages
- Free to read
- Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of The Man Who Would Be King are there?
We track 3 editions of The Man Who Would Be King. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Man Who Would Be King been adapted?
Yes, including The Man Who Would Be King (film, 1975), according to Wikidata.
When was The Man Who Would Be King first published?
The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling was first published in 1888.
Can I read The Man Who Would Be King for free?
Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.