About the author
Anne Rice was an American author of Gothic fiction, erotic literature, and Bible fiction. She is best known for writing The Vampire Chronicles. She later adapted the first volume in the series into a commercially successful film, Interview with the Vampire, which was released in 1994. Her work in Gothic fiction is a primary reason horror readers value her contributions to the genre. For a new reader exploring her available works, several stocked titles offer a place to start. Options include Vampire Armand, The Mummy or Ramses the Damned, Merrick, Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis: The Vampire Chronicles, Violin, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt: A Novel, Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana, and Servant of the Bones. These selections represent the range of her writing across various genres and themes.
📖 Where to start with Anne Rice
💬 What our editors say about Anne Rice's books
“Anne Rice delivers a lush, gothic narrative that prioritizes psychological depth over traditional horror thrills. While the prose is captivating for fans of complex character dynamics and existential dread, it may alienate…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Interview with the Vampire (ANNIVERSARY)
“Anne Rice delivers a masterful gothic tale that examines the nuances of immortality and societal alienation. While the lush prose and detailed character development appeal to fans of psychological horror, this book will not suit…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Interview with the Vampire
“This narrative offers a layered perspective on vampire existence, contrasting sharply with prior accounts. It succeeds in blending psychological depth with mythological elements, appealing to fans of gothic fiction. However, it…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on The Vampire Lestat
📋 Editions by Anne Rice in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview with the Vampire (ANNIVERSARY) | 1997 | Ballantine Books | 341 | 9780345409645 |
| Interview with the Vampire | 1991 | Ballantine Books | 349 | 9780345337665 |
| The Vampire Lestat | 1986 | Ballantine Books | 550 | 9780345313867 |
| Queen of the Damned | 1997 | Ballantine Books | 464 | 9780345419620 |
| The Vampire Lestat | 1997 | Ballantine Books | 496 | 9780345419644 |
| Memnoch the Devil | 1997 | Ballantine Books | 432 | 9780345409676 |
| Vampire Lestat | 1985 | Knopf Publishing Group | 481 | 9780394534435 |
| Interview with the Vampire: Anniversary Edition | 1976 | Knopf Publishing Group | 340 | 9780394498218 |
| Blood and Gold | 2002 | Ballantine Books | 576 | 9780345409324 |
| Blackwood Farm | 2003 | Ballantine Books | 633 | 9780345443687 |
| The Mummy or Ramses the Damned | 1991 | Ballantine Books | 398 | 9780345369949 |
| Lasher | 1995 | Ballantine Books | 640 | 9780345397812 |
| Servant of the Bones | 1997 | Random House Publishing Gr | 387 | 9780345409669 |
| Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting But...Invisible Germ | 2002 | Redleaf Press | 32 | 9781884834318 |
| The Wolf Gift: The Wolf Gift Chronicles (1) | 2013 | Vintage | 502 | 9780307742100 |
| Interview with the Vampire (Bound for Schools & Libraries) | 1991 | Turtleback Books | 349 | 9780833563514 |
| Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles an Alphabettery | 2018 | Anchor Books | 480 | 9780525434726 |
| The Ultimate Undead | 2013 | iBooks | 390 | 9781596875029 |
| Interview With The Vampire: Volume 1 | 2008 | Sphere | 349 | 9780751541977 |
| Blood Canticle | 2010 | Arrow Books | 400 | 9780099548188 |
| Vampire Armand | 2010 | Arrow Books | 528 | 9780099548140 |
| The Vampire Armand | 2000 | Ballantine Books | 480 | 9780345434807 |
| Anne Rice's Mayfair Chronicles: 3-Book Boxed Set: The Mayfair Wi | 2023 | Ballantine Books | — | 9780593725603 |
| Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story | 2012 | Yen Press | — | 9780316176361 |
| The Vampire Chronicles Collection: Interview with the Vampire, t | 2002 | Ballantine Books | 1280 | 9780345456342 |
| Memnoch the Devil | 1996 | Random House Publishing Gr | 447 | 9780345389404 |
| Merrick | 2001 | Ballantine Books | 400 | 9780345422408 |
| The Tale of the Body Thief | 1997 | Ballantine Books | 448 | 9780345419637 |
| The Vampire Lestat (School & Library) | 1986 | Turtleback Books | 606 | 9780833563521 |
| New Tales of the Vampires: Pandora/Vittorio, the Vampire | 2004 | Random House Publishing Gr | 637 | 9780345476869 |
