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James Cook: Amazon KDP author data
As of Nov 6, 2026, James Cook has 7 books on Amazon, 7 of them on a best-seller list in the last 30 days (best rank #34), mostly in Language Instruction, Language Study & Reference, 18th Century.
| Median price | $16.78 |
|---|---|
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $17.95 |
| Median reviews | 128 |
| Total reviews | 911 |
| New listings (30 days, incl. new editions) | 1 |
| Breakout books (30 days) | 1 |
What stands out
- 100% of the catalog made a best-seller list in the last 30 days: the whole backlist sells, not one hit.
- Median price $16.78, 236% above the median of their main category, Language Instruction.
James Cook's best-ranked books
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The Journals of Captain Cook (Penguin Classics)
by James Cook
- Price$16.78
- Rating4.3
- Reviews315
- Published2000-04
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Authors in Type: 50 Typewriter Portraits Worth a Thousand Words
by James Cook
- Price$25
- Reviews-
- Published2026-10
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The Journals of Captain Cook (Penguin Classics)
by James Cook
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.3
- Reviews315
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The Explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific: As Told by Selections of His Own Journals
by James Cook
- Price$17.95
- Rating4.1
- Reviews18
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A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated): Enriched Edition. The Second Voyage of James Cook (1772-1775)
by James Cook
- Price$1.99
- Rating3.7
- Reviews6
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Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World
by James Cook
- Price$0
- Rating4.1
- Reviews163
- Published2012-05
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Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round the World Made in H. M. Bark "Endeavour", 1768-71
by James Cook
- Price$0
- Rating4.4
- Reviews94
- Published2012-12
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FAQ
How many books does James Cook have on Amazon?
KDPTop tracks 7 of their books; 7 made an Amazon list in the last 30 days.
Which categories does James Cook publish in?
Their books chart most often in Language Instruction, Language Study & Reference, 18th Century.
How does James Cook price their books?
The median price is $16.78; half of the books cost $12.99–$17.95.
Has James Cook released new books recently?
1 new book in the last 30 days, 1 of which reached a Best Sellers list.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.