Terry Pratchett – Jingo – First Edition 1997
£35.00
First edition, first printing of Jingo by Terry Pratchett, published by Gollancz in London, 1997. This is a near fine copy, in black cloth bound boards with gilt title to the spine, with slight pushing to the head and foot of the spine, the text blocks are bright and crisp. The near fine unclipped wrapper with pushing to spine tips and upper edge of rear panel, similarly a small open tear to the lower edge. Cover illustration by Josh Kirby.
Jingo by Terry Pratchett is a satirical fantasy novel set in the Discworld universe. When a mysterious island surfaces, the nations of Ankh-Morpork and Klatch teeter on the brink of war over its ownership. Commander Vimes of the City Watch must navigate political intrigue, xenophobia and absurdity to prevent conflict. Through humour and sharp wit, Pratchett critiques nationalism, diplomacy and the folly of war, delivering a thought-provoking and entertaining narrative.
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First edition, first printing of Jingo by Terry Pratchett, published by Gollancz in London, 1997. This is a near fine copy, in black cloth bound boards with gilt title to the spine, with slight pushing to the head and foot of the spine, the text blocks are bright and crisp. The near fine unclipped wrapper with pushing to spine tips and upper edge of rear panel, similarly a small open tear to the lower edge. Cover illustration by Josh Kirby.
Jingo by Terry Pratchett is a satirical fantasy novel set in the Discworld universe. When a mysterious island surfaces, the nations of Ankh-Morpork and Klatch teeter on the brink of war over its ownership. Commander Vimes of the City Watch must navigate political intrigue, xenophobia and absurdity to prevent conflict. Through humour and sharp wit, Pratchett critiques nationalism, diplomacy and the folly of war, delivering a thought-provoking and entertaining narrative.
