Martin Amis – London Fields – First Edition 1989
£60.00
A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1989. A fine book in a fine unclipped wrapper a little rubbed to the corners.
“London Fields” is a darkly satirical novel by Martin Amis, set in the gritty underbelly of London. The story centers on the enigmatic and seductive character, Nicola Six, who foresees her own murder and draws three very different men into her life. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of fate, manipulation, and moral decay, offering a sharp critique of urban life and the human condition. Amis’s writing delves into the complexities of his characters’ desires and the stark contrast between their inner turmoil and the external world, creating a compelling, suspenseful, and morally ambiguous tale.
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A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1989. A fine book in a fine unclipped wrapper a little rubbed to the corners.
“London Fields” is a darkly satirical novel by Martin Amis, set in the gritty underbelly of London. The story centers on the enigmatic and seductive character, Nicola Six, who foresees her own murder and draws three very different men into her life. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of fate, manipulation, and moral decay, offering a sharp critique of urban life and the human condition. Amis’s writing delves into the complexities of his characters’ desires and the stark contrast between their inner turmoil and the external world, creating a compelling, suspenseful, and morally ambiguous tale.