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The literature of the 1980s reflected the era’s social and political landscape, marked by cultural shifts and technological advancements. From the rise of postmodernism to the emergence of diverse voices in literature, the decade saw a blend of experimentation and introspection. Authors explored themes of consumerism, identity, and the impact of technology on society. Notable works such as Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight’s Children” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” challenged conventions and sparked discussions. The 1980s also witnessed the advent of cyberpunk literature, reflecting anxieties about the future. Overall, it was a dynamic period of literary innovation and cultural exploration.
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Roald Dahl [Quentin Blake] – The Witches – First UK Edition 1983
£450.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Witches’ published by Cape in 1983. A fine book in like unpriced/unclipped wrapper. The best copy we have handled for a while.
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Roald Dahl – George’s Marvellous Medicine – First UK Edition 1981 – SIGNED by Quentin Blake
£1,350.00A first edition, first printing of ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’ published by Cape in 1981. A near fine book without inscriptions – a trace of spotting to the top edge in…
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Michael Tolkin – The Player – SIGNED First US Edition 1998
£650.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Player’ published by Atlantic Monthly Press in 1988. A near fine book (small black mark to the bottom edge) in a near fine…
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Andrew Hodges – Alan Turing: The Enigma [Basis for ‘The Imitation Game’] – First Edition 1983
£385.00A first edition, first printing published by Burnett Books in 1983. A near fine book in a near fine unclipped wrapper – a touch rubbed to the corners and pushed…
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Roald Dahl – Matilda – First US Edition 1988 [with] SIGNED Mara Wilson’s ‘Where Am I Now?’ – First Edition 2016
£375.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Matilda’ published by Viking Kestrel in 1988. A near fine book in like unclipped wrapper with a little edge wear. Accompanied by Mara Wilson’s…
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Ian Fleming – You Only Live Twice – SIGNED on the front cover by Ken Wallis inventor of ‘Little Nelly’
£225.00A Book Club Edition of ‘You Only Live Twice’ published in 1964. A very good book in like wrapper with some staining to the rear panel and some wear to…
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Agatha Christie – Agatha Christie’s ‘Evil Under The Sun’ – Rare EMI Campaign Book for the Movie 1982
£175.00A campaign Book for the 1982 film in fine condition.
The 1982 film of Evil Under the Sun stars Peter Ustinov in his second outing as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective,…
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Richard Bachman [Stephen King] – The Running Man – First US Edition 1982
£385.00New York: Signet, New American Library, 1982. First Edition. First edition, first printing. [iv], 219, [1] pp. Bound in publisher’s original wraps. A very good copy, spine a touch creased…
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Alfred Uhry – Driving Miss Daisy – A Play – First Edition 1988 – SIGNED by Three of the Original Cast Members
£275.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ published by Theater Communications Group in 1988. A very good softcover book without inscriptions with a little wear to the extremities.
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Peter Mayle [Paul Hogarth] – A Year in Provence – First Edition 1992 – DOUBLE SIGNED
£250.00First edition, first printing. Published by Hamish Hamilton in London, 1992. Signed by the author and illustrator. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper, illustrated with water colours…
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Roald Dahl [Quentin Blake] – BOY – First UK Edition 1984
£125.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl published by Cape in 1984. A near fine book without inscriptions. In a very good clipped wrapper, with a little…
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Willy Russell – Educating Rita – First Edition 1981
£95.00First edition, first printing. [iv], 219, [1] pp. Bound in publisher’s original wraps. A very good copy, spine a touch creased with some light wear and a little rubbed to…
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Joseph D. Pistone [Richard Woodley] – Donnie Brasco – First US Edition 1988
£95.00A first edition, first printing published by NAL Books in 1988. A near fine book with a little tanning to the page edges – no inscriptions. In a very good…
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Kenneth Lipper – Wall Street – Movie Tie In 1988
£95.00New York: Berkley Books, 1988. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good book with spotting to the endpapers – no inscriptions. In a very good unclipped wrapper…
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Alfred Wainwright – An Eden Sketchbook – UNBOUND PROOF COPY 1980
£95.00An unbound proof. Used by the printers for type setting and proof reading – scarce.
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Anne Tyler – The Accidental Tourist – First Edition 1985
£65.00First edition, first printing. Published by Chatto and Windus in London, 1985. A very good book in like wrapper a touch faded on the spine.
A novel about Macon Leary, a…
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