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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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Raymond Briggs – The Snowman – First UK Edition 1978 – with SIGNED ephemera
£600.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Snowman’ published by Hamish Hamilton in 1978. A very good copy with browning to the edges – without inscriptions. Accompanied by a first…
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Kurt Vonnegut – Deadeye Dick – SIGNED First Edition 1973
£450.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Deadeye Dick’ published by Cape in 1973. A very good book with spotting to the page block. SIGNED on the front endpaper (with a…
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Frederick Forsyth – The Day Of The Jackal – SIGNED and DATED – First Edition 1971
£1,950.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Day of the Jackal’ published by Hutchinson in 1971 – stated ‘First published 1971’. A near fine book (light spotting to the page…
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Alfred Coppel – The Dragon – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Dragon by Alfred Coppel, published by Macmillan in 1977. A near fine copy, with slight creasing to the spine, light shelf wear to the…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – First Edition 1977
£175.00A first edition, first printing of The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien, published by George Allen and Unwin, London in 1977. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions with dark…
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E.L. Doctorow – Ragtime – First Edition 1976 – SIGNED
£485.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Ragtime’ published by Macmillan in 1976. A very good book without inscriptions in an unclipped wrapper which is faded to the spine and has…
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Judith Kerr – The Tiger Who Came to Tea – First UK Edition 1968
£2,500.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’ published by Collins in 1968. A very good book without inscriptions. A touch rubbed to the edges and…
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John Le Carre – The Karla Trilogy – First UK Editions 1974-80 – Comprising of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy/The Honourable Schoolboy/Smiley’s People (Copy)
£650.00Three separate books, all first editions, first printings. Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy published in 1974; The Honourable Schoolboy published in 1977; Smiley’s People published 1980. All books are very good/near…
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Stephen King – The Dead Zone – First US Edition 1979
£385.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Dead Zone’ by Stephen King, published by Viking in 1979. A very fine book in very fine unpriced and unclipped wrapper. Stated ‘First…
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Christiaan Barnard – In The Night Season – SIGNED First Edition 1978
£95.00A first edition, first printing of ‘In The Night Season’ published by Prentice-Hall in 1978. A near fine book SIGNED to the front endpaper without dedication. In a near fine…
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Jack Higgins – The Eagle Has Landed – First UK Edition 1975
£75.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Eagle Has Landed’ by Jack Higgins, published by Collins, London in 1975. This is a very good copy free from internal inscriptions, boards…
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Rolling Stone Magazine – February 7th 1970 – John Lennon & Yoko Ono
£65.0040pp, with features, news, reviews, photographs & adverts. British Edition. This issue features: John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Altamont Concert/Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stone Annual – What Happened in…
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Mary Renault – Fire From Heaven – First Edition 1970
£40.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Fire From Heaven’ published by Macmillan in 1970. A very good book (with one small name to the head of the endpaper – a…
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Bernard Stone [Ralph Steadman] – Emergency Mouse – First Edition 1978 – SIGNED by Both Authors
£85.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Emergency Mouse’ published by Andersen in 1978. A near fine book – SIGNED by both authors to the title page. Some rubbing.
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Bob Taylor and David Gower – Anyone For Cricket? – SIGNED First Edition 1979
£65.00A first edition, first printing of Anyone For Cricket? by Bob Taylor and David Gower, published by Pelham Books, London in 1979. A near fine book SIGNED in black ink…
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Alan Gowling – Football Inside Out – SIGNED First Edition 1977
£35.00A first edition, first printing of Football Inside Out by Alan Gowling, published by Souvenir Press, London in 1977. A near fine copy signed by the author in black ink…
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