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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Ruth Rendell – The Bridesmaid – SIGNED and DATED First Edition 1989
£40.00First edition, first printing. Published by Hutchinson in London, 1989. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper has little wear to note, aside from some slight rubbing to…
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Iris Murdoch – The Philosopher’s Pupil – First Edition 1983
£35.00A first edition, first printing of The Philosopher’s Pupil by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1983. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, some bumping…
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Iris Murdoch – The Good Apprentice – First Edition 1985
£25.00A first edition, first printing of The Good Apprentice by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1985. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with some…
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Iris Murdoch – The Book and the Brotherhood – First Edition 1987
£25.00A first edition, first printing of The Book and the Brotherhood by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1987. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions,…
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Salman Rushdie – The Satanic Verses – First Edition 1988 – With SIGNED Photograph
£300.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Satanic Verses’ by Salman Rushdie, published by Viking, London in 1988. Booker Prize shortlist. A near fine book with slight bumping to the…
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Ian Fleming – For Your Eyes Only – Original Film Music – SIGNED by Sir Roger
£250.00A slim volume of the original music score for ‘For Your Eyes Only’ by Bill Conti. In very good condition. SIGNED on the front panel by Sir Roger Moore. Rare…
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MOLDING THE IMAGE: William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes – SIGNED by Andrew Malec
£95.00University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1983. * An exhibit illustrative of the profound impact of the American Actor on past and present conceptions of Sherlock Holmes, from the Mary Kahler…
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John Le Carre – Smiley’s People – First UK Edition 1980
£75.00A first edition, first printing of Smiley’s People by John Le Carre, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London in 1980. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with light…
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Ann Rule – The Stranger Beside Me – First Edition 1980
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Stranger Beside Me’ published by Norton in 1980. A very good book without inscriptions in like clipped wrapper. Some wear to the spine…
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Ken Follett – The Pillars of the Earth – First Edition 1989 – A true first issue
£185.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ published by Macmillan in 1989. A near fine book without inscriptions (small bookplate) in a very good clipped wrapper…
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Allen Ginsberg – Collected Poems 1947-1980 – SIGNED First Edition 1985
£185.00First 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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Patrick Leigh Fermor – Between The Woods and the Water – First Edition 1986
£65.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Between The Woods and Water’, published by John Murray in 1986. A fine book without inscriptions in a near fine dust wrapper with wear…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£50.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture ‘Pet Sematary’ released in 1989. This showing a man looking glum. Measuring 8 x 10 inches. A perfect…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£50.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture ‘Pet Sematary’ released in 1989. This showing a woman and a bloke with half his head missing. Measuring…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£50.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture ‘Pet Sematary’ released in 1989. This showing a man carrying a bundle. Measuring 8 x 10 inches. A…
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Stephen King – Pet Sematary – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
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