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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The Land That Time Forgot [Edgar Rice Burroughs] – Original Single Sheet Poster from the 1974 film
£185.00An original unframed single sheet ’The Land That Time Forgot’ – advertising the 1974 movie – measuring 27 x 41 inches. In excellent condition – unfolded and will be sent…
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Up Pompeii – Original Single Sheet Poster from the 1971 Film
£150.00An original unframed single sheet ’Up Pompeii’ – advertising the 1971 movie – measuring 27 x 41 inches. In excellent condition – unfolded and will be sent rolled
A 1971 British…
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Bernard L. Ross [Ken Follett] – Capricorn One – First Edition 1978
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Capricorn One’ published by Arthur Barker in 1978. A near fine book without inscriptions with some spotting to the prelims and page edges. In…
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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy – Original Photograph – SIGNED by Lucille, Oliver Hardy’s Wife at the ‘Son’s Convention’
£185.00An original still photograph, measuring 8 x 10 inches and is in very good condition. Black and white. SIGNED by Lucille at the first ‘Son’s Convention’ (a meet up of…
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Erica Jong – Fear Of Flying – First Edition 1974
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Fear of Flying’ published by Secker and Warburg in 1974. A near fine book in like dust wrapper with the price complete, a touch…
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Astrid Lindgren – The Brothers Lionheart – First Edition 1976
£150.00A first edition, first printing published by Brockhampton Press in 1976. A near fine book without inscriptions in like unclipped wrapper with some fading to the spine and a little…
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Agatha Christie – Death On The Nile – Original Single Sheet Poster – Framed and Mounted 1974
£350.00An original mounted and framed single sheet ’Death on the Nile’ – advertising the 1974 movie – measuring 27 x 41 inches. In excellent condition.
A 1988 mystery film starring Peter…
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Agatha Christie – Appointment With Death – Original Quad Poster – Framed and Mounted 1988
£350.00An original mounted and framed Quad poster of ‘Appointment With Death’ – advertising the 1988 movie – measuring 30 x 40 inches. In excellent condition.
A 1988 mystery film starring Peter…
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Agatha Christie – And Then There Were None – Original Quad Poster – Framed and Mounted 1974
£350.00An original mounted and framed Quad poster of ‘Then There Were None’ – advertising the 1974 movie – measuring 30 x 40 inches. In excellent condition.
‘Then There Were None’ is…
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Agatha Christie – And Then There Were None – Original Daybill – Framed and Mounted 1974
£185.00An original mounted and framed daybill of ‘Then There Were None’ – advertising the 1974 movie – measuring 36cm x 81cm. In excellent condition.
‘Then There Were None’ is a 1974…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – First Edition 1977
£235.00A first edition, first printing of The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien, published by George Allen and Unwin, London in 1977. A fine copy free from internal inscriptions, slight ghosting to…
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Daphne du Maurier – Not After Midnight [Featuring ‘Don’t Look Now’] – First Edition 1971 – featuring Don’t Look Now Movie Campaign Book
£225.00First edition, first printing. Published by Gollancz in London, 1971. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has some slight chipping to the top edge and some light…
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David Bailey – Mixed Moments – SIGNED First Edition 1976
£150.00A first edition, first printing of Mixed Moments by David Bailey, published by Bailey/Olympus, London in 1976, with 160 images, being human studies, portraits and nudes. A fine copy with…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – First Edition 1977
£125.00A first edition, first printing published by George Allen and Unwin in 1977. A very good book with neat inscription to the front endpaper there is one small white spot…
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Mike Brearley – The Return of the Ashes – First Edition 1978 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly
£50.00A first edition, first printing published by Pelham Books in 1978. A near fine book SIGNED to the title page, ‘To Ken/best wishes/Mike Brearley/Worcester Sept 14 1982’. In near fine…
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John Snow – Cricket Rebel – First Edition 1976 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly
£50.00A first edition, first printing published by Hamlyn in 1976. A near fine book SIGNED to the title page, ‘Best wishes Ken/John Snow’. In very good unclipped wrapper, lightly faded…
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