
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1960$0.01MC
Publication of *The Sot-Weed Factor*
Barth's breakthrough novel, establishing him as a postmodern writer.
1966$0.05M+400%B
Publication of *Giles Goat-Boy*
Follow-up novel gaining him national recognition.
1968$0.07M+40%B
*Lost in the Funhouse* Release
Groundbreaking short story collection further cements his position.
1973$0.15M+114%B
National Book Award for *Chimera*
Recognition for his episodic novel.
2024$1M+567%B
Death at 93
Barth passes away, leaving behind a legacy in the literary world.
2026$1MB
Postmodern Literary Influence
Barth's innovative approach to fiction continues to influence contemporary writers.
Last updated: February 25, 2026