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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Richard Dana – Two Years Before The Mast – First Folio Society Edition 1986
£25.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Dana, published by The Folio Society, London in 1986, with an introduction by Mervyn Horder,…
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Frances Hodgson Burnett – The Secret Garden – First Folio Society Edition 1986
£65.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, published by The Folio Society, London in 1986, with drawings by Dodie Masterman throughout. A…
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Karen Blixen – Out Of Africa – First Folio Society Edition 1980
£60.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Out Of Africa, by Karen Blixen, published by The Folio Society, London in 1980, with black and white lino-cut illustrations by Peter…
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Stephen King – Misery – First US Edition 1987
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Misery’ published by Viking in 1987. A near fine book with one name twice to the prelims. In a near fine unclipped wrapper.
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Allen Ginsberg – Collected Poems 1947-1980 – SIGNED & DATED First Edition 1985
£175.00First UK edition, first printing of Collected Poems 1947-1980 by Allen Ginsberg, published by Viking, London in 1985. A near fine book signed and dated by the author in black…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – Unfinished Tales – First Edition 1980
£150.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Unfinished Tales’ published by George Allen and Unwin in 1980. A near fine book in very good little spine faded dust wrapper which is…
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Barry Hines – Kes (A Kestrel For A Knave) – First Edition 1986
£65.00A first edition in the Michael Joseph Classic Collection – 1986. A very good book without inscription in very good spine faded dust wrapper with a small closed tear to…
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William Horwood – Duncton Quest – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1988 – Limited Edition
£50.00An uncorrected proof published by Century in 1988. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and folds and…
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Ian McEwan – The Child In Time – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£50.00An uncorrected proof published by Cape in 1987. A near fine book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and folds and…
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H.W. Coyle – Team Yankee – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£45.00An uncorrected proof published by W H Allen in 1987. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and…
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Peter Dickinson – Perfect Gallows – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1988
£45.00An uncorrected proof published by The Bodley Head in 1988. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and…
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Daniel Carney – Macau – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1985
£45.00An uncorrected proof published by Century in 1985. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and folds and…
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James Herbert – Sepulchre – Presentation Page Proofs 1987
£45.00An uncorrected proof published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1987. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and…
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Len Deighton – Winter – Advance Reading Copy 1987 – Limited Edition
£45.00An uncorrected proof published by Hutchinson in 1987. A very good book – number 956 of 1000 copies. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn…
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Colleen McCullough – The Ladies Of Missalonghi – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00An uncorrected proof published by Hutchinson in 1987. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and folds and…
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Jonathan Kellerman – The Butcher’s Theatre – An Uncorrected Proof Copy 1988
£35.00An uncorrected proof published by Macdonald in 1988. A very good book. As is the nature of proof copies, the book is generally worn at the edges and folds and…
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