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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 – SIGNED First Edition 1983 – with limited 360 edition of Dahl’s alternate ending chapter
£4,500.00First edition, first printing. published by Jonathan Cape in London, 1983. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has some mild wear to the top and tail of…
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Jilly Cooper – Riders – First UK Edition 1985 – with signature of Jilly Cooper
£650.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Riders’ by Jilly Cooper, published by Arlington Books in 1985. A very good book with a little bumping to the corners and some spotting…
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Roald Dahl [Quentin Blake] – BOY – First UK Edition 1984
£95.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl published by Cape in 1984. A near fine book with one neat name – with some spotting to the top…
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Thomas McMahon – Loving Little Egypt – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Loving Little Egypt by Thomas McMahon, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1987. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, soft boards…
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Thomas Flanagan – The Tenants Of Time – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1988
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Tenants of Time by Thomas Flanagan, published by Bantam Press, in 1988. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, bumping to the…
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William Kotzwinkle – The Exile – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Exile by William Kotzwinkle, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1987. A near fine copy, fading to the spine, some pushing to spine…
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Rhona Martin – Goodbye, Sally – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Goodbye, Sally by Rhona Martin, published by The Bodley Head, London in 1987. A near fine copy, bumping and fading to the spine, soft boards…
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Pamela Haines – The Golden Lion – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1986
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Golden Lion by Pamela Haines, published by Collins, London in 1986. A near fine copy, with damp staining to the spine, shelf wear to…
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James Bellini – Rule Britannia – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1981
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Rule Britannia by James Bellini, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1981. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, edges a little rub-worn,…
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Arnošt Lustig – The Unloved – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1986
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of The Unloved by Arnošt Lustig, published by Macmillan, London in 1986. A fine copy, the soft front cover and spine a little shelf worn. In…
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Alexandra Jones – Samsara – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1988
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of Samsara by Alexandra Jones, published by Macdonald, London in 1988. A near fine copy, with fading, spotting and creasing to the spine, similarly faded and…
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A.E. Langsford – HMS Marathon – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1989
£35.00An uncorrected proof copy of HMS Marathon by AE Langsford, published by Barrie & Jenkins, London in 1989. A near fine copy, some light creasing to the spine and lower…
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Terry Pratchett – The Colour Of Magic – First UK Edition 1983
£22,500.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Colour of Magic’ published by Colin Smythe in 1983. A fine book without inscriptions. In a fine unclipped wrapper WITHOUT the overprint to…
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Hanif Kureishi – My Beautiful Laundrette – First Edition 1986
£95.00First edition, first printing of ‘My Beautiful Laundrette’. Published by Faber in 1986. This is a near fine copy. Softcover. A little rubbing to the edges, else fine.
Written by Hanif…
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John Harvey – Lonely Hearts – SIGNED First Edition 1989
£300.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Lonely Hearts’ published by Viking in 1989. A very good copy with rubbing to the edges. Signed and lined to the title page with…
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N.H. Kleinbaum – Dead Poets Society – First Edition 1989
£150.00First edition, first printing of ‘Dead Poets Society’, by N. H. Kleinbaum. Published by Bantam Books in 1989. This is a very good copy. Softcover – no inscriptions. Browning to…
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