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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Frank Herbert – Dune Messiah – First Edition 1971
£600.00A first edition, first printing of Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, published by Victor Gollancz, London in 1971. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, with pushing to the…
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Roger Hargreaves – Mr Greedy [Mr Men] – First Edition 1971 – One of the Original Six Released
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Mr Greedy’ published by Fabbri in 1971. A very good book without inscriptions. Some light browning. The true first with ‘Fabbri’ to the rear…
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Basil Spence – SIGNED Letter
£175.00253 x 203 mm
A fine autograph letter from Basil Spence to E. Stanley Jones, dated 20th July 1973, typed on white Conquerer headed airmail writing paper – ‘from Sir Basil…
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Germaine Greer – The Female Eunuch – First UK Edition 1970
£375.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Female Eunuch’ published by Macgibbon Kee in 1970. A very good book without inscriptions. In a very good clipped wrapper with a little…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Father Christmas Letters – First Edition 1976
£165.00First edition, first printing. Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, in 1976. This is a near fine copy. The paper covered pictorial boards are bright and clean but suffer…
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Roger Hargreaves – Mr Daydream [Mr Men] – First Edition 1972
£135.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Mr Daydream’ published by Fabbri in 1972. A very good book without inscriptions. Some light browning. The true first with ‘Fabbri’ to the rear…
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Roger Hargreaves – Mr Mr Topsy-Turvy [Mr Men] – First Edition 1972
£95.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Mr Sneeze’ published by Fabbri in 1972. A very good book without inscriptions. Some browning and creasing. The true first with ‘Fabbri’ to the…
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Roger Hargreaves – Mr Small [Mr Men] – First Edition 1972
£95.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Mr Small’ published by Fabbri in 1972. A very good book with one name crossed out. Some light browning. The true first with ‘Fabbri’…
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P.G. Wodehouse – Sunset At Blandings – First Edition 1977
£85.00First edition, first printing. Published by Chatto & Windus in London, 1977. This is a very good (or better) copy. The dust wrapper is without wear aside from minimal shelf…
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Dr Seuss – The Shape of Me and Other Stuff – First Edition 1974
£65.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Shape of Me Other Stuff’ published by Collins in 1974. A very good book without inscriptions.
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George MacDonald Fraser – Flashman set in 12 volumes – ALL SIGNED First Editions, and with SIGNED ephemera
£9,750.00A complete set of the twelve Flashman novels, all first UK editions, each signed or inscribed by the author, with two typed letters signed from Fraser to Dennis Wheatley. Comprising:…
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Jim Haskins – The Cotton Club – First Edition 1977
£95.00A first edition, first printing published by Random House in 1977. A near fine book in unclipped wrapper.
Black and white photos of a peculiar institution called the Cotton Club and…
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Revenge of the Cybermen – First Edition 1976
£40.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1976. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges – wear to spine.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Planet of the Spiders – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Terror of the Autons – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Giant Robot – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges – bookplate to the…
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