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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The Elephant Man – Original Single Sheet Poster from the 1980 film
£250.00An original unframed single sheet ’The Elephant Man’ – advertising the 1980 movie – measuring 27 x 41 inches. In excellent condition – unfolded and will be sent rolled.
Dr. Frederic…
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Martin Handford – Where’s Wally? – First Edition 1987
£750.00First edition, first printing of the Walker Books in 1987. A near fine book without inscriptions – corners sharp. Exceptionally scarce – so much so, trying to find a first…
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Lynley Dodd – Hairy Maclary – First Edition 1983
£600.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Hairy Maclary’ published by Spindelwood in 1983. A near fine book – neat gift inscription to the inside board.
Surprisingly scarce in UK first edition…
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James Kahn – The Goonies – First Edition 1985
£75.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Goonies’ published by Coronet in 1985. A very good book without inscriptions. Some creasing to the card covers – some nicking to the…
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Lewis – The Monk – First Folio Edition 1984
£40.00First edition, first printing of the Folio Society edition 1984 – First Edition thus, with frontispiece, pictorial boards, black cloth back lettered in gold, grey endpapers, a fine copy in…
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Frederick Forsyth – The Fourth Protocol – SIGNED First Edition 1984
£225.00A first edition, first printing of The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth, published by Hutchinson, London in 1984. A fine copy signed by the author in black ink to the…
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Ian Macdonald and Len Tabner – Images Of The Tees – SIGNED First Edition 1989
£150.00A first edition, first printing of Images of the Tees by Len Tabner and Ian Macdonald, published by Seaworks in 1989. A fine copy signed by Ian Macdonald in black…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – First US Paperback Edition 1984
£85.00A first edition, first printing of the US paperback published by Signet in 1984. A very good book which has the usual browning to the page edges and a little…
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John Arlott – Barclays World of Cricket – First Edition 1980 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly
£75.00A first edition, first printing published by Collins in 1980. A near fine book SIGNED to page 567 ‘Best wishes Ken/John Arlott’’. In near fine clipped wrapper.
Ken Kelly was a…
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Dudley Doust – Ian Botham – The Great All Rounder – First Edition 1980 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly
£65.00A first edition, first printing published by Cassell in 1980. A near fine book SIGNED to the half title page, ‘To Ken/best wishes/Ian Botham. In very good unclipped wrapper, lightly…
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Mike Brearley – Phoenix From the Ashes – First Edition 1982 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly (Copy)
£65.00A first edition, first printing published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1982. A near fine book SIGNED to the title page, ‘Best wishes Ken and thank you very much for…
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Bob Willis [Patrick Murphy] – The Cricket Revolution – First Edition 1981 – SIGNED and Inscribed to Cricket Photographer Ken Kelly
£45.00A first edition, first printing published by Sidgwick and Jackson in 1981. A fine book SIGNED to the title page ‘To Ken/grateful thanks for your help/Bob Willis’. In near fine…
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Agatha Christie – Evil Under The Sun – Original One Sheet Poster for 1982 Film
£175.00An original one sheet advertising poster for the 1982 film of ‘Evil Under The Sun’ – corners a little creased, but not folded, rolled. 102cm x 68.5cm – unframed.
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Helen Cresswell – Moondial – First Edition 1987
£675.00A first edition, first printing of Moondial by Helen Cresswell, published by Faber and Faber, London in association with the National Trust, in 1987. A near fine copy dated in…
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Gerry Cotter – The Ashes Captains – First Edition 1989 – SIGNED by Cotter, Allan Border and Ken Kelly
£125.00A first edition, first printing published by Crowood Press in 1989. A near fine book in near fine unclipped wrapper – Ken Kelly’s copy. SIGNED and inscribed by Cotter, Allan…
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Charles Dickens – My Early Times – First Folio Society Edition 1988
£75.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘My Early Times’, published by The Folio Society, London in 1988. A fine book free from internal inscriptions, cloth bound pictorial boards,…
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