Iain Banks
22 copies for sale · $25–$1,500 · 12 first editions · 4 signed
Notable copies for sale
A SONG OF STONE (first edition, signed) — L. W. Currey$75
WALKING ON GLASS (first edition, signed) — L. W. Currey$150
THE PLAYER OF GAMES (first edition, signed) — L. W. Currey$1,500
USE OF WEAPONS (first edition) — L. W. Currey$250
WALKING ON GLASS (first edition) — L. W. Currey$150
THE BUSINESS (first edition) — L. W. Currey$35
THE WASP FACTORY (first edition) — L. W. Currey$250
Walking on Glass (first edition) — Good Books in the Woods$45
A SONG OF STONE (first edition) — L. W. Currey$35
Walking On Glass — Lorne Bair Rare Books$25
THE BRIDGE — Michael Pyron Books$40
Walking On Glass — Lorne Bair Rare Books$50
What these are worth
Walking On Glass7 copies from 4 sellers
Each page gathers every copy on the market, what similar copies have fetched, and the spread between them.
Works on the market
Walking On Glass5 copies · $25–$75
WALKING ON GLASS3 copies · $45–$150
THE WASP FACTORY2 copies · $250–$300
THE BRIDGE2 copies · $40–$250
A SONG OF STONE2 copies · $35–$75
THE PLAYER OF GAMES1 copy · $1,500
THE BRIDGE - SIGNED1 copy · $300
USE OF WEAPONS1 copy · $250
THE BUSINESS1 copy · $35
Market context
14 copies of Iain Banks's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $62 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):
The Wasp Factory, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, 1984; an (forum, 2026-07-02)£750
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