Robert Shaw books in order
British actor and writer
- Lived
- 1927–1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Robert Shaw published 5 novels and 1 novella, beginning with The Hiding Place (1959). The best-known is The Man in the Glass Booth (1967).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert Shaw
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The Man in the Glass Booth
Robert Shaw's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Hiding Place (1959)
The Sun Doctor (1961)
The Flag (1965)
A Card from Morocco (1969)
The Epidemic (2003)
Novellas in order
The Man in the Glass Booth (1967)
About Robert Shaw
Robert Archibald Shaw was an English actor and writer. Beginning his career in theatre, Shaw joined the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre after the Second World War and appeared in productions of Macbeth, Henry VIII, Cymbeline, and other Shakespeare plays. With the Old Vic company (1951–52), he continued primarily in Shakespearean roles. In 1959, he starred in a West End production of The Long and the Short and the Tall.
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Robert Shaw FAQ
- How many books has Robert Shaw written?
- Robert Shaw published 5 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Shaw's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Man in the Glass Booth.
- What is Robert Shaw's last book?
- A Card from Morocco (1969).
- What is Robert Shaw's most famous book?
- The Man in the Glass Booth (1967) is Robert Shaw'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.