Robert C. O’Brien – Z for Zachariah – First UK Edition 1975
£600.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Z for Zachariah’ by Robert C. O’Brien, published by Gollancz in 1975. A near fine book with spotting to the top edge – no inscriptions – Gollancz’s ‘File Copy’ with two stamps to the pastedown and endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper – a touch rubbed to the corners.
A post-apocalyptic novel following Ann Burden, a teenage girl who believes she is the sole survivor of a nuclear war. Living in a secluded valley untouched by radiation, Ann’s solitude is disrupted when a stranger, John Loomis, arrives in a radiation suit. At first, the two form a tentative bond, but tension grows as Loomis’ controlling and sinister behaviour emerges. The story explores themes of survival, trust, and morality in a desolate world. Ann’s resilience and resourcefulness drive the narrative, as she faces the dangers of both her environment and Loomis himself.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Z for Zachariah’ by Robert C. O’Brien, published by Gollancz in 1975. A near fine book with spotting to the top edge – no inscriptions – Gollancz’s ‘File Copy’ with two stamps to the pastedown and endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper – a touch rubbed to the corners.
A post-apocalyptic novel following Ann Burden, a teenage girl who believes she is the sole survivor of a nuclear war. Living in a secluded valley untouched by radiation, Ann’s solitude is disrupted when a stranger, John Loomis, arrives in a radiation suit. At first, the two form a tentative bond, but tension grows as Loomis’ controlling and sinister behaviour emerges. The story explores themes of survival, trust, and morality in a desolate world. Ann’s resilience and resourcefulness drive the narrative, as she faces the dangers of both her environment and Loomis himself.
