Iceberg Slim books in order
American writer and pimp
- Lived
- 1918–1992
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Iceberg Slim published 7 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Death Wish (1986).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Iceberg Slim
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Death Wish
Iceberg Slim's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Trick Baby, the Biography of a Con Man (1967)
Mama Black Widow (1969)
Death Wish (1986)
The Naked Soul of Iceberg Slim (1986)
Long White Con (1987)
Ice T Presents Doom Fox (1998)
Shetani's Sister (2015)
Short story collections in order
Airtight Willie & Me (1990)
About Iceberg Slim
Robert Beck, better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American pimp who later became a writer. Beck's 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life, sold very well, mainly among black audiences. By 1973, it had been reprinted 19 times and had sold nearly 2 million copies. He also wrote novels such as Trick Baby.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Iceberg Slim FAQ
- How many books has Iceberg Slim written?
- Iceberg Slim published 7 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Iceberg Slim's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Death Wish.
- What is Iceberg Slim's last book?
- Airtight Willie & Me (1990).
- What is Iceberg Slim's most famous book?
- Death Wish (1986) is Iceberg Slim's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.