The 1970s witnessed a dynamic evolution in literature, reflecting the cultural upheavals and social movements of the era. Writers explored themes of identity, disillusionment, and political activism against the backdrop of Vietnam War aftermath, civil rights struggles, and feminist awakening. Postmodern experimentation flourished, with authors like Thomas Pynchon and Don DeLillo challenging traditional narrative structures. Literary realism persisted, with authors such as Toni Morrison and John Updike capturing the complexities of everyday life. Science fiction and fantasy gained prominence, notably with the rise of Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick. Overall, the 1970s marked a period of diverse literary exploration and innovation.
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Virginia Woolf – Between The Acts – First Folio Society Edition 1974
£75.00A first Folio Society edition, first printing of ‘Between The Acts’, published by The Folio Society, London in 1974. A fine book free from internal inscriptions, cloth bound pictorial boards,…
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E.M. Delafield – Diary Of A Provincial Lady – First Folio Society Edition 1979
£45.00First edition, first printing of the Folio Society edition 1979 – First Edition thus, with frontispiece, pictorial boards, grey cloth back lettered in maroon, green endpapers, a good copy in…
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Judith Guest – Ordinary People – First US Edition 1976
£150.00A first edition, first printing published by Viking in 1976. A near fine book with a little tanning to the page edges – one neat name to the head of…
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Margot Fonteyn – A Dancer’s World – SIGNED First Edition 1978
£95.00A first edition, first printing of ‘A Dancer’s World’ by Margot Fonteyn, published by WH Allen, London in 1978. A fine copy, inscribed in black ink to the title page,…
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Timothy Mo – The Monkey King – First Edition 1978
£85.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Monkey King’ by Timothy Mo, published by Andre Deutsch, London in 1978. A fine copy with previous owner’s name and date in black…
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Colin Thubron – Emperor – SIGNED First Edition 1978
£45.00A first edition, first printing of Emperor by Colin Thubron, published by Heinemann, London in 1978. A near fine book signed, inscribed and dated in black ink to the front…
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J. Bronowski – The Ascent of Man – SIGNED First Edition 1973
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Ascent of Man’ by J. Bronowski, published by BBC books in 1973. A very good book. No inscriptions. In a very good unclipped…
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Agatha Christie – The Mirror Crack’d – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£45.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture of ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ released in 1978. Measuring 28cm x 35.5cm. Film starring Hudson, Novak, Taylor, Curtis and…
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Agatha Christie – The Mirror Crack’d – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£45.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture of ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ released in 1978. Measuring 28cm x 35.5cm. Film starring Hudson, Novak, Taylor, Curtis and…
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Agatha Christie – The Mirror Crack’d – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£45.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture of ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ released in 1978. Measuring 28cm x 35.5cm. Film starring Hudson, Novak, Taylor, Curtis and…
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Agatha Christie – The Mirror Crack’d – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£45.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture of ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ released in 1978. Measuring 28cm x 35.5cm. Film starring Hudson, Novak, Taylor, Curtis and…
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Agatha Christie – The Mirror Crack’d – Original Unframed Lobby Poster
£45.00An unframed lobby card used in cinemas to advertise the motion picture of ‘The Mirror Crack’d’ released in 1978. Measuring 28cm x 35.5cm. Film starring Hudson, Novak, Taylor, Curtis and…
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Frederick Forsyth – The Odessa File – Original Quad Poster – SIGNED by Frederick Forsyth
£650.00An original Quad poster measuring 76cm x 100cm. Folded. In very good condition – SIGNED without dedication by Frederick Forsyth.
‘The Odessa File’ (1974) is a political thriller film directed by…
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Frederick Forsyth – The Fourth Protocol – Original Quad Poster – SIGNED by Frederick Forsyth
£600.00An original Quad poster measuring 76cm x 100cm. Folded. In very good condition – SIGNED without dedication by Frederick Forsyth.
‘The Fourth Protocol’ (1987), adapted from Frederick Forsyth’s novel, is a…
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Gene Hackman and John Cazale – The Conversation – Original Quad Poster
£385.00An original Quad poster measuring 68.5cm x 100cm. Folded. In very good condition.
‘The Conversation’ (1974), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, follows Harry Caul, a paranoid surveillance expert played by Gene…
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Robert Redford & Paul Newman – The Sting – Original Quad Poster
£375.00Large, original quad post for the motion picture, ‘The Sting’ and dated 1971. Some wear to the corners. Folds evident – exceptionally rare – would look a treat if framed….
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