Description
A first edition, first printing of London Fields by Martin Amis, published by Cape, London in 1989. A near fine copy signed by the author in black ink to the title page, a little bumpoing to the head of the spine, a small surface scrape to the rear board. In a similarly near fine unclipped wrapper with some pushing to the top edge.
“London Fields” is a darkly satirical novel by Martin Amis, set in the gritty underbelly of London. The story centres 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.
