
John Henry Mackay books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1864–1933
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
- Also writes as
- Sagitta
John Henry Mackay published 3 novels, beginning with The Anarchists (1891). The best-known is The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street (1926).
Updated September 2026
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The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street
John Henry Mackay's most-read book.
John Henry Mackay books in order of publication

The Anarchists (1891)
Max Stirner: His Life and His Work (1898)

The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street (1926)
About John Henry Mackay
John Henry Mackay was a Scottish-German egoist anarchist, thinker and writer. Born in Scotland and raised in Germany, Mackay was the author of Die Anarchisten and Der Freiheitsucher.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Henry Mackay FAQ
- How many books has John Henry Mackay written?
- John Henry Mackay published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Henry Mackay's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street.
- What is John Henry Mackay's last book?
- The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street (1926).
- What is John Henry Mackay's most famous book?
- The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street (1926) is John Henry Mackay's most widely read book.
- Does John Henry Mackay write under a pen name?
- Yes: John Henry Mackay has also published as Sagitta.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.