Ray Bradbury – Something Wicked This Way Comes – First UK Edition 1963
£675.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’, published by Rupert Hart-Davis in 1963. A fine book in the fine unclipped wrapper, minutely rubbed to the corners and tips. A stunning copy
A dark fantasy novel by Ray Bradbury about two boys who confront a sinister travelling carnival that preys on human fears and desires. Set in small-town Illinois, it explores temptation, ageing, and innocence. The mysterious Mr. Dark leads the carnival, offering twisted wishes at terrible cost. Bradbury blends poetic prose, horror imagery, and coming-of-age themes, creating a haunting meditation on good, evil, and the fragile nature of childhood wonder.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’, published by Rupert Hart-Davis in 1963. A fine book in the fine unclipped wrapper, minutely rubbed to the corners and tips. A stunning copy
A dark fantasy novel by Ray Bradbury about two boys who confront a sinister travelling carnival that preys on human fears and desires. Set in small-town Illinois, it explores temptation, ageing, and innocence. The mysterious Mr. Dark leads the carnival, offering twisted wishes at terrible cost. Bradbury blends poetic prose, horror imagery, and coming-of-age themes, creating a haunting meditation on good, evil, and the fragile nature of childhood wonder.
