The Rats by James Herbert (53 results)

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. A special 50th anniversary edition of the classic bestselling horror novel The Rats.'Splatterpunk deluxe. Not only great, gory fun but a prime example of what was once called "the British nasty." I loved it then, love it still'- Stephen KingThe first victim was a former paper salesman drinking himself into oblivion down by the docks. Next a child and her beloved dog, then six drifters fighting over a bottle of gin - all devoured by a black, writhing mass of giant rats.As London descends into panicked chaos, high school teacher Harris is pulled head-first into the nightmare when a student arrives with a rat bite on his hand. And he quickly realises that this is no ordinary creature, nothing like anyone has ever seen before.With their intelligent, wicked-looking eyes and razor-sharp teeth, the balance of power between man and rat has suddenly - shockingly, horribly - shifted.The rats have had their first taste of human blood.And they're hungry for more . . .'Lean, mean, and nasty as punk, The Rats are here! Capable of inciting riots and causing bloodshed'- Grady Hendrix, bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House'A seminal work from a king of British horror'- Adam Nevill, author of The Ritual.

Paperback. Condition: New. A special 50th anniversary edition of the classic bestselling horror novel The Rats.'Splatterpunk deluxe. Not only great, gory fun but a prime example of what was once called "the British nasty." I loved it then, love it still'- Stephen KingThe first victim was a former paper salesman drinking himself into oblivion down by the docks. Next a child and her beloved dog, then six drifters fighting over a bottle of gin - all devoured by a black, writhing mass of giant rats.As London descends into panicked chaos, high school teacher Harris is pulled head-first into the nightmare when a student arrives with a rat bite on his hand. And he quickly realises that this is no ordinary creature, nothing like anyone has ever seen before.With their intelligent, wicked-looking eyes and razor-sharp teeth, the balance of power between man and rat has suddenly - shockingly, horribly - shifted.The rats have had their first taste of human blood.And they're hungry for more . . .'Lean, mean, and nasty as punk, The Rats are here! Capable of inciting riots and causing bloodshed'- Grady Hendrix, bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House'A seminal work from a king of British horror'- Adam Nevill, author of The Ritual.

Condition: Very Good. 1776681416. 4/20/2026 10:36:56 AM.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Painted cover; (illustrator). First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!. 212 pages; "Mutant white rat had grown and mated. Creating offspring in its own image. They dominated the others The dark-furred ones. Who foraged for food and brought it back to the lair. Now the dark rats where restless, tormented by a craving they could not satisfy, But the white sluglike thing that ruled them knew. It's 2 heads weaved to and fro and a stickiness drooled from its mouth as is remembered the taste of human flesh!">>> Surface scratching to cover; edge wear to covers; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

12Mo Softcover. Condition: Good. 11th ptg. 206pp. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are intact, spine is unbroken, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate overall shelf/timewear, coverwear, cover edge and cornerwear, slight insect damage on corners; foxing on inner covers, endpapers and textblock edges, page patina throughout, print-run stamp on textblock head and foot.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Rats. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. THE RATS Paperback Novel - 50th Anniversary Edition - 2024 - Condition : Near Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Used. In the year 1976, a time when bell-bottoms were practically an art form and the air was thick with the heady scent of revolution (and questionable haircuts), James Herbert graced the world with his magnum opus, *The Rats*. If you?ve ever pondered what it would be like to be chased by a horde of particularly irate rodents on a caffeine high, then this book is likely your ticket to a night of sleepless pondering?and perhaps an aversion to any food that could attract furry little intruders. Set against the backdrop of a London that feels as much like a character as the apparently malevolent rodents, readers are treated to a veritable buffet of suspense, terror, and a healthy dose of societal critique. You can almost hear the echo of the 1970s? political discontent as Herbert weaves his tale of vermin-induced chaos, leaving you questioning not only the fate of the characters but also the fate of your own breakfast cereal. Spoiler alert: it does not bode well for any open granola boxes. What does it mean when a quaint city becomes the breeding ground for your worst nightmares? Herbert seems to ask this very question while inviting readers to ponder the following pressing issues: Can you really trust your local pest control? Is it time to reconsider that cute pet rat you?ve been eyeing? What does a rat revolution mean for your average Londoner? Should you start stockpiling cheese? (As if it?s not already a staple.) And most importantly, why do rodents seem to have better PR than your common politician? Filled with descriptions that dance between the grotesque and the ludicrous, Herbert does not shy away from the dark underbelly of society?literally. With every turn of the page, you?ll feel the hairs on your neck rise as you become acutely aware of your own proximity to the nearest sewer grate. Perhaps it?s a metaphor? Or maybe it?s simply Herbert?s imaginative way of saying that London?s underground isn?t just for the Tube anymore. As the plot unfolds, the tension mounts in a delightful cacophony of chaos that will leave you clutching your pillow?or maybe even a baseball bat?while questioning your choices in literature and lunch. With a title so straightforward, you may wonder if Herbert was giving us a cheeky wink as he threw the reader into a spiraling world of existential dread caused by critters that have far more ambition than they ought to. Condition: This particular copy has been used, which means it carries the charming quirks of previous owners who may or may not have used it as a makeshift flyswatter. Expect coffee stains that tell tales of late-night reading and perhaps the odd bite mark?though we assure you, these are from the book?s thrilling content rather than any actual rodents. It?s the sort of book that begs for a good home, preferably one without any exposed food supplies. So, if you?re ready to embrace your wild side and confront the potential uprising of your future roommates (the ones with whiskers), this edition of *The Rats* is just the second-hand treasure you need. A unique find that hints at a time when literature flirted with the absurd and the unsettling, it?s just waiting to sit on your shelf next to that collection of horror novels you swear you?ll get around to reading one day. And when you do, remember that it all began here, at Crappy Old Books, where treasures like this go to find new lives?and perhaps a few new readers who will both love and loathe it in equal measure.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition. Text looks free of highlighting and underlining. Wear to the exterior.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Some smudges to fore-edge. Label to rear cover. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Format Poche. Condition: Bonne Condition. Couverture légèrement usée. Intérieur propre. Envoi soigné.

Condition: New.

Couverture souple. Condition: Bonne Condition. Couverture légèrement usée. Intérieur propre. Envoi soigné.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Omnibus edition. Ex-library, but minimal library wear. The spine of the dust jacket could be faded (see photo) 667 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. French édition - Le livre présente des marques de stockage et/ou de lecture sur la couverture et/ou les pourtours mais reste en bon état d'ensemble_ Expédition soignée sous blister dans une enveloppe a bulles. 22x15x3cm. 1991. Broché. 423 pages. Good.

Condition: Good. Bon état - .Livre de bibliothèque recyclé avec couverture plastifiée étiquettes et tampon sur page de garde - quelques marques plis de lecture et/ou de stodckage sur couverture et coins mais du reste en bon état - envoi rapide et soigné dans enveloppe à bulles depuis france. 15x22x3cm. 1991. Broché. 423 pages. Good.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -A special 50th anniversary edition of the classic bestselling horror novel The Rats.'Splatterpunk deluxe. Not only great, gory fun but a prime example of what was once called 'the British nasty.' I loved it then, love it still'- Stephen KingThe first victim was a former paper salesman drinking himself into oblivion down by the docks. Next a child and her beloved dog, then six drifters fighting over a bottle of gin - all devoured by a black, writhing mass of giant rats.As London descends into panicked chaos, high school teacher Harris is pulled head-first into the nightmare when a student arrives with a rat bite on his hand. And he quickly realises that this is no ordinary creature, nothing like anyone has ever seen before.With their intelligent, wicked-looking eyes and razor-sharp teeth, the balance of power between man and rat has suddenly - shockingly, horribly - shifted.The rats have had their first taste of human blood.And they're hungry for more . . .'Lean, mean, and nasty as punk, The Rats are here! Capable of inciting riots and causing bloodshed'- Grady Hendrix, bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House'A seminal work from a king of British horror'- Adam Nevill, author of The Ritual 208 pp. Englisch.

massmarket paperback. Condition: Fair. Fair condition. Moderate to heavy wear. Binding is starting to loosen, pages age toned. Pictures available upon request.? dw.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -A special 50th anniversary edition of the classic bestselling horror novel The Rats.'Splatterpunk deluxe. Not only great, gory fun but a prime example of what was once called 'the British nasty.' I loved it then, love it still'- Stephen KingThe first victim was a former paper salesman drinking himself into oblivion down by the docks. Next a child and her beloved dog, then six drifters fighting over a bottle of gin - all devoured by a black, writhing mass of giant rats.As London descends into panicked chaos, high school teacher Harris is pulled head-first into the nightmare when a student arrives with a rat bite on his hand. And he quickly realises that this is no ordinary creature, nothing like anyone has ever seen before.With their intelligent, wicked-looking eyes and razor-sharp teeth, the balance of power between man and rat has suddenly - shockingly, horribly - shifted.The rats have had their first taste of human blood.And they're hungry for more . . .'Lean, mean, and nasty as punk, The Rats are here! Capable of inciting riots and causing bloodshed'- Grady Hendrix, bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House'A seminal work from a king of British horror'- Adam Nevill, author of The Ritual.

Audio Book (CD). Condition: Near Fine. UK CD abridged audiobook in near fine condition on 3 cds. Minimal wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Painted cover; (illustrator). First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!. 204 pages; GOODREAD NOTES = "For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly, shockingly, horribly - the balance of power had shifted and the rats began to prey on the human population.">> Surface scratching, and rubbing to covers, cover scuffing Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Condition: Very Good. Bon état. Sans date. Very Good.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.