
The Booker Prize, established in 1969, is one of the most prestigious literary awards recognising the finest English-language fiction. Renowned for celebrating literary excellence and promoting outstanding works of contemporary fiction, it has propelled many authors to international acclaim. The prize underwent several name changes over the years and is currently known as the Booker Prize for Fiction. Winners receive a cash award and a significant boost in book sales and recognition. The Booker Prize plays a pivotal role in shaping literary discourse and identifying emerging talents, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of contemporary literature.
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Margaret Atwood – The Blind Assassin – First Edition 2000
A first edition, first printing published by Bloomsbury in 2000. A near fine book in a near fine unclipped wrapper which is faded to the spine.
The Blind Assassin was awarded…
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Hilary Mantel – The Wolf Hall Trilogy – SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS 2009-
A set of three signed, limited editions produced (splendidly) by The Fourth Estate between 2009 to 2020. All in near fine to fine condition, ‘Bring Up The Bodies’ and ‘Mirror…
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Michael Ondaatje – The English Patient – First UK Edition 1992 – with SIGNED Postcard
A first edition, first printing of ‘The English Patient’ by Michael Ondaatje, published by Bloomsbury in 1992. A very good book with slight bumping to the head and base of…
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James Kelman – How Late It Was, How Late – First UK Edition 1994
A first edition, first printing published by Secker & Warburg in 1994. A very good copy with some slight browning to the text block. In a like unclipped wrapper with…
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William Golding – Rites Of Passage – First UK Edition 1980
A first edition, first printing published by Faber in 1980. A near fine book without inscriptions in a near fine unclipped wrapper. Winner of the Booker Prize.
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Anne Enright – The Gathering – SIGNED First UK Edition 2007
A first edition, first printing published by Jonathan Cape in 2007.Â
A near fine, if not better, copy with only slight bumping to the head of the spine. Clean internally. In…
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D.B.C. Pierre – Vernon God Little – A 21st Century Comedy in the Presence of Death – First Edition 2003
A first edition, first printing published by Faber & Faber in 2003.Â
A near fine book in a like, unclipped wrapper – a really lovely copy
DBC Pierre’s debut satire novel won…
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Bernice Rubens – The Elected Member – First UK Edition 1969
A first edition, first printing published by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1969. A very good book with only slight fading to the edges and bumping to the base of the…
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William Golding – To The Ends of the Earth Trilogy – Rites of Passage/Close Quarters/Fire Down Below – First Edition Collection
A first edition, first printing set of the ‘Ends of the Earth’ trilogy published by Faber between 1980 and 1989. All books are in very good/near fine condition in like…
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Thomas Keneally – Schindler’s Ark – First UK Edition 1982
A first edition, first printing of ‘Schindler’s Ark’, by Thomas Keneally, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1982. A very good book in a very good clipped wrapper, which is…
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Michael Ondaatje – The English Patient – First UK Edition 1992
First edition, first printing. Published by Bloomsbury, London, in 1992. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper is bright and clean aside from very slight toning at the…
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Ian McEwan – Amsterdam – First UK Edition 1998
First edition, first printing. Published by Jonathan Cape in London, 1998. This is a fine copy. The dust wrapper is bright and clean, with some slight toning to the top…
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Yann Martel – Life of Pi – First UK Edition 2002
First edition, first printing. Published by Canongate, London, in 2002. This is a near fine copy. The dust wrapper is stunningly illustrated by Andy Bridge and has no wear to…
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Ian McEwan – Amsterdam – First UK Edition 1998
First edition, first printing. Published by Jonathan Cape in London, 1998. This is a fine copy. The dust wrapper is bright and clean, with some slight toning to the top…
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