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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Kazuo Ishiguro – The Remains of the Day – First Edition 1989
£375.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Remains of the Day’ published by Faber in 1989. A fine book without inscriptions in fine unclipped wrapper.
Booker Prize winner in 1989, the…
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James Kahn – The Goonies – First Edition 1985
£65.00A 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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D.H. Lawrence – The Rainbow – First Folio Edition 1981
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence, published by The Folio Society, London in 1981, with introduction by Richard Hoggart, illustrated by Charles…
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Thomas Hardy – Under The Greenwood Tree – First Folio Edition 1989
£30.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Under The Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1989, with an introduction by Angela Thirlwell, illustrated…
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Colin Ward – Chartres – The Making Of A Miracle – First Folio Edition 1986
£35.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Chartres, The Making Of A Miracle by Colin Ward, published by The Folio Society, London in 1986, illustrated throughout. A very fine…
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Thomas Hardy – Under The Greenwood Tree – First Folio Edition 1989
£30.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Under The Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1989, with an introduction by Angela Thirlwell, illustrated…
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William McGonagall – Poetic Gems – First Folio Edition 1985
£30.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Poetic Gems by William McGonagall, published by The Folio Society, London in 1985, with an introduction by Spike Milligan, dramatic collages by…
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William Boyd – A Good Man In Africa – SIGNED First UK Edition 1981
£450.00A first edition, first printing of ‘A Good Man in Africa’ published by Hamish Hamilton in 1981. A near fine book without inscriptions. SIGNED to a bookplate affixed to the…
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Jilly Cooper – Rivals – First UK Edition 1988 – With tipped-in letter from Dame Jilly
£300.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Rivals’ by Jilly Cooper, published by Bantam Press in 1988. A very good book without inscriptions, in very good dust wrapper is not price…
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Leigh Nichols [Dean Koontz] – The Eyes Of Darkness – SIGNED First Edition 1982
£250.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Eyes of Darkness’ published by Piatkus in 1982. A near fine book SIGNED on the title page by Koontz without dedication. In a…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – First UK Edition 1983 – with Original Press Photograph from Paramount Films
£185.00First edition, first printing. Published by Hodder and Stoughton in London, 1983. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper is slightly sunned at the spine and carries some…
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Stephen King – Misery – First UK Edition 1987 – with Original Press Photograph
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Miser’y by Stephen King, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London in 1987. A very good book with tanning to the pages, boards bound in…
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Ted Hughes – What Is The Truth? – First Edition 1984 – With handwritten letter
£175.00A first edition, first printing of ‘What Is The Truth?’ published by Faber in 1984. A near fine book in like lightly edge worn dust wrapper. In the accompanying letter,…
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Patrick Moore – Exploring The Night Sky With Binoculars – First Edition 1986 – With typed and signed letter
£150.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars’ published by Cambridge University Press in 1986. A fine book in like wrapper. In the accompanying letter, Moore…
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A.N. Wilson – Hilaire Belloc – SIGNED First Edition 1984
£85.00A first edition, first printing of Hilaire Belloc by A.N. Wilson, published by Hamish Hamilton in 1984. A near fine book signed by the author in black ink to the…
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David Rayvern Allen [John Arlott] – Another Word From Arlott – SIGNED First Edition 1985
£50.00A first edition, first printing of Another Word From John by John Arlott, published by Pelham Books in London, 1985. A near fine book inscribed, signed and dated by the…
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