Erich Segal – Love Story – First Edition 1970
£475.00
A first edition, first printing published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1970. A very good/near fine book without inscriptions – beautifully bound in the white and black boards. In the near fine clipped wrapper with one small nick to the bottom of the rear panel.
Published in 1970, the novel became a cultural phenomenon with its poignant tale of Oliver Barrett IV and Jennifer Cavilleri, two young people from different worlds who fall in love. The novel’s exploration of class differences, tragedy, and enduring love resonated globally, inspiring a blockbuster film adaptation in 1970. The iconic line “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” entered popular culture. Segal’s work popularised the romantic drama genre, influencing subsequent literature and film. Despite some criticism, “Love Story” left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, its emotional impact enduring through the decades.
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A first edition, first printing published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1970. A very good/near fine book without inscriptions – beautifully bound in the white and black boards. In the near fine clipped wrapper with one small nick to the bottom of the rear panel.
Published in 1970, the novel became a cultural phenomenon with its poignant tale of Oliver Barrett IV and Jennifer Cavilleri, two young people from different worlds who fall in love. The novel’s exploration of class differences, tragedy, and enduring love resonated globally, inspiring a blockbuster film adaptation in 1970. The iconic line “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” entered popular culture. Segal’s work popularised the romantic drama genre, influencing subsequent literature and film. Despite some criticism, “Love Story” left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, its emotional impact enduring through the decades.
