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The 1970s witnessed a dynamic evolution in literature, reflecting the cultural upheavals and social movements of the era. Writers explored themes of identity, disillusionment, and political activism against the backdrop of Vietnam War aftermath, civil rights struggles, and feminist awakening. Postmodern experimentation flourished, with authors like Thomas Pynchon and Don DeLillo challenging traditional narrative structures. Literary realism persisted, with authors such as Toni Morrison and John Updike capturing the complexities of everyday life. Science fiction and fantasy gained prominence, notably with the rise of Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick. Overall, the 1970s marked a period of diverse literary exploration and innovation.
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Anne and Edward Syfret – Bella – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1974
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Bella by Anne and Edward Syfret, published by Macmillan, London in 1975. A near fine copy, with toning and creasing to the spine, very light…
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Robert Conquest – Kolyma – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Kolyma by Robert Conquest, published by Macmillan in 1977. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, spotting and toning to the upper edge…
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Pierre Schoendoerffer – The Paths Of The Sea – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Paths of the Sea by Pierre Schoendoerffer, published by Collins, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, bumping to…
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Margaret Butler – This Turbulent Priest – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of This Turbulent Priest by Margaret Butler, published by Macmillan, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with bumping to the fore-edge of soft front panel…
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Lennard Bickel – This Accursed Land – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of This Accursed Land by Lennard Bickel, published by Macmillan, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with toning to the spine, bumping to the head…
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Jonathan Keates – The Shakespeare Country – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1979
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Shakespeare Country by Jonathan Keates, published by Collins, London in 1979. A near fine copy, with buckling and fading to the spine, some toning…
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Jock Haswell – The Battle For Empire – Proof Copy 1975
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Battle For Empire by Jock Haswell, published by Cassell & Co, London in 1975. A near fine copy, with light creasing to the spine,…
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Ernle Bradford – Nelson – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Nelson – The Essential Hero by Ernle Bradford, published by Macmillan, London in 1977. A near fine copy, the rub-worn spine with toning and spotting,…
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Roald Dahl – Fantastic Mr Fox – First UK Edition 1970
£750.00A first edition, first printing of Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl, published by George Allen and Unwin, London in 1970. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with…
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Roald Dahl – Danny The Champion of the World – First UK Edition 1975
£500.00A first edition, first printing of Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl, published by Cape, London in 1975. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, bumping…
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J.H. Prendergast – The Road To India – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Road To India by J H Prendergast, published by John Murray, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with fading and creasing to the…
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Jean Stapleton and Richard Bright – Equal Marriage – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Equal Marriage by Jean Stapleton and Richard Bright, published by Gill and Macmillan, Dublin in 1977. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine…
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Noel Barber – The Natives Were Friendly…So We Stayed The Night – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1978
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Natives Were Friendly… So We Stayed The Night by Noel Barber, published by Macmillan, London in 1978. A near fine copy, with toning and…
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Nigel Davies – The Aztecs – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1973
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Aztecs by Nigel Davies, published by Macmillan, London in 1973. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine and staining to the foot…
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Lea MacNally – The Ways Of An Eagle – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Ways of an Eagle by Lea Macnally, published by Collins and Harvill Press, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with some creasing to…
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Kenneth Benton – The Red Hen Conspiracy – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Red Hen Conspiracy by Kenneth Benton, published by Macmillan, London in 1977. A near fine copy, with toning and creasing the spine, light shelf…
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