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Born on April 8, 1943 in London, Roman Empire, James Herbert was a film editor, novelist and science fiction writer. James Herbert died on March 20, 2013, aged 69. Schooling on record includes Middlesex University. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire and World Horror Convention Grand Master Award (2010). Credited works include The Rats and The Fog.
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
- Occupation
- writer / film editor / novelist / science fiction writer
2. Background
- University
- Middlesex University
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2010 World Horror Convention Grand Master Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Rats | — | |
| Notable work | The Fog | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Herbert
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1110463
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Herbert born?
Born April 8, 1943.
When did James Herbert die?
Died March 20, 2013, aged 69.
Where was James Herbert from?
James Herbert was from London, Roman Empire.
What did James Herbert do?
James Herbert worked as writer, film editor, novelist, science fiction writer.
What was James Herbert known for?
Notable works include The Rats, The Fog.
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