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My Take
James Herbert is, for me, the engine room of modern British horror. With debut shockers like The Rats and The Fog he proved that pulp dread could be both visceral and serious, selling fifty-four million copies along the way. I respect that he designed his own covers and publicity, treating the whole book as his canvas rather than just the words. The OBE and the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award felt earned, not ceremonial. He died in 2013, but trace almost any thread of uncompromising English horror and you arrive at him. Even as a squeamish reader, I find his work hard to put down.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Herbert
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ハーバート
- Reading
- じぇーむず・はーばーと
- Born
- April 8, 1943 – March 20, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / film editor / novelist / science fiction writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Middlesex University
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2010 World Horror Convention Grand Master Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Rats | — | |
| Notable work | The Fog | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Herbert
Frequently asked questions
When was James Herbert born?
April 8, 1943 – March 20, 2013.
Where is James Herbert from?
James Herbert is from London, Roman Empire.
What does James Herbert do?
James Herbert works as writer, film editor, novelist, science fiction writer.
What is James Herbert known for?
Notable works include The Rats, The Fog.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.