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Born on April 8, 1943 in London, United Kingdom, 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.
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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
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer / film editor / novelist / science fiction writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
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
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| 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
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?
James Herbert was born on April 8, 1943.
When did James Herbert die?
James Herbert died on March 20, 2013, aged 69.
Where was James Herbert from?
James Herbert was from London, United Kingdom.
What did James Herbert do?
James Herbert worked as writer, film editor, novelist, science fiction writer.
Where did James Herbert study?
James Herbert attended Middlesex University.
What was James Herbert known for?
James Herbert's notable works include The Rats, The Fog.
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