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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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Revenge of the Cybermen – First Edition 1976
£40.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1976. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges – wear to spine.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Planet of the Spiders – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Terror of the Autons – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges.
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Terrance Dicks – Doctor Who – and the Giant Robot – First Edition 1975
£35.00A first edition, first printing published by Target in 1975. A very good paperback book with tanning to the pages and some wear to the edges – bookplate to the…
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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – First Edition 1977 – Printed by William Clowes & Sons
£450.00First edition, first printing of ‘The Silmarillion’. Published by George Allen & Unwin in London, 1977. This is a near fine copy. The scarce edition printed by William Clowes &…
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William Peter Blatty – The Exorcist – First UK Edition 1971
£225.00First edition, first printing of ‘The Exorcist’. Published by Blond & Briggs in London, 1971. This is a very good copy. The dust wrapper has some wear and rubbing at…
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James Herbert – The Rats – First Paperback Edition 1974
£125.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Rats’ published by New English Library. A very good book (or better) without inscriptions. Some spotting to the page edges. In a very…
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William Goldman – Marathon Man – First Edition 1974
£65.00First U.K. edition, first printing of ‘Marathon Man’. 8vo. Publisher’s original cloth, in the original dust wrapper.
A very good copy in very good dust wrapper. The binding is firm with…
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William Wharton – Birdy – First Edition 1979
£45.00First edition, first printing. 8vo. Publisher’s original cloth, titles to spine, in the original dust wrapper.
A very good copy in very good dust wrapper. The book remains firm and square…
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Paul Theroux – The Old Patagonian Express – First Edition 1979
£45.00A first edition, first printing published by Hamish Hamilton in 1979. A near fine book in like wrapper without fading.
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James Herriot – James Herriot’s Yorkshire – First Edition 1979
£45.00First edition, first printing. Published by Michael Joseph in London, 1979. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper suffers from some very slight toning to the top edge;…
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Tennessee Williams – Moise and the World of Reason – First Edition 1975
£45.00First US edition, first printing. 8vo. Publisher’s original cloth, in the original dust wrapper.
A very good copy in very good dust wrapper. Firm binding and clean text. The dust wrapper…
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H.E. Bates – The Triple Echo – First Edition 1970
£45.00First edition, first printing of ‘The Triple Echo’. 8vo. Publisher’s original cloth, in the original dust wrapper.
A very good copy in very good dust wrapper. The binding is tight and…
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H.E. Bates – The Song Of The Wren – First Edition 1972
£45.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Song of the Wren’ published by Michael Joseph in 1972. A very good copy in very good dust wrapper. The binding remains firm…
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Gerald Durrell – The Talking Parcel – First Edition 1974
£40.00First edition. Publisher’s illustrated boards. Very good, with minor rubbing to edges and corners; colours remain vivid. Contents clean and unmarked – neat gift inscription – in a clipped, very…
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Gerald Durrell – The Stationary Ark – First Edition 1976
£30.00A first edition, first printing published by Faber and Faber in 1976. A a very good book in very good clipped wrapper.
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