Portrait of John Henry Mackay

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

Where to start with John Henry Mackay

John Henry Mackay books in order of publication

  1. The Anarchists (1891)

    294 pages

  2. Max Stirner: His Life and His Work (1898)

  3. The Hustler: The Story of a Nameless Love from Friedrich Street (1926)

    360 pages

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.