THE FUTURE
Alderman, Naomi First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED by Alderman on a publisher's sticker affixed to the title page.Dystopian novel that combines elements of a technological thriller with social commentary. The story revolves around Martha Einkorn, a woman escaping her father's cult, who finds herself in the grips of a tech mogul intent on dominating the world. The narrative intertwines with that of Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist in Singapore, who encounters a mysterious life-saving software. As their paths cross, the novel escalates into a high-stakes confrontation against powerful tech giants. 8vo, black cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers.- $50
- $50
NICK AND THE GLIMMUNG
Dick, Philip K. First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. A children's science fiction novel written in 1966 but published posthumously in 1988. This fun, lighter tale is set within the same universe as his adult science fiction work,Galactic Pot-Healer. 8vo,green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Fine in fine price-clipped dust jacket. The original price of £7.95 has been clipped, with new price sticker of £8.95 on the flap.- $65
- $65
FLOW MY TEARS, THE POLICEMAN SAID
Dick, Philip K. Second UK Hardcover, British Book Club Edition. Hardcover. British Book Club edition of this PKD novel set in a dystopian future where a police state has formed in the U.S. after another civil war. The plot concerns a pop singer who one day wakes up in a world where he no longer seems to exist. Published by the Reader's Union in 1975 this edition is technically the second U.K. hardcover edition after the Gollancz version. Small octavo, black paper boards with gold lettering on spine. [Levack 16e]. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Very good to near fine copy in unclipped dj. Second UK Hardcover, British Book Club Edition.- $75
- $75
THE OTHER END
Shirley, John Signed First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Special Limited Edition of 1000 copies SIGNED by Shirley.Anear-future apocalyptic thriller in which the author reimagines Judgment Day with a distinct left-wing slant. 8vo, cloth. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers.- $25
- $25
THE YOUNG IDEA A Comedy in Three Acts (SIGNED COPY)
Coward, Noel Early Edition. Softcover. SIGNED by Coward on the half-title page. French's Acting Edition, No. 695. Written in 1921 and first staged in 1922, this early play by Noël Coward embarked on a pre-London provincial tour before enjoying a run of 60 performances at the Savoy Theatre, starting from February 1, 1923. It tells the story of two young adults' clever strategies to separate their father from his unkind second wife and reunite him with their mother, his first wife. 8vo, printed wrappers. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Darkening of spine but overall near fine. Uncommon signed.- $450
- $450
THE NORFOLK POEMS [1 June to 1 September 1961]
Carruth, Hayden First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. One of an unspecified number of copies SIGNED by Carruth on the colophon page. 8vo, cloth with patterned paper-covered boards. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Fine in fine unclipped dj with tiny nick to rear panel.- $200
- $200
FIRST LOVE AND OTHER SHORTS
Beckett, Samuel First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Collection of short prose pieces that showcase Beckett's trademark minimalist style and dark humor.8vo cloth. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Owner name on front fly leaf and some browning to pages, else fine in fine unclipped dj.- $45
- $45
NOTHING EVER DIES Vietnam and the Memory of War
Nguyen, Viet Thanh First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Signed & Inscribed by Nguyen on the title page on 5/6/2016.Critical examination of the enduring impact of the Vietnam War on collective memory, examining how societies remember and forget the atrocities of war. Nguyen delves into the ethics of remembering, offering a powerful critique of how narratives of conflict are constructed and perpetuated by cultures and nations. Nguyen won the 2016 Pulitzer prize for his novel THE SYMPATHIZER. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Fine in fine unclipped dust jacket- $50
- $50
THE HUNDRED THOUSAND KINGDOMS (THE INHERITANCE TRILOGY: BOOK ONE)
First Edition, Trade Paperback Original. Softcover. First printing of Jemisin's first book, a trade paperback original by Orbit. This is the true first and is very hard-to-find. "First Edition, February 2010" stated on copyright with no additional printing statements. Author's debut novel won the 2011 Locus Award for Best First Novel and was nominated for the World Fantasy, Hugo, and Nebula awards. 8vo, pictorial wraps. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Near fine, unread copy, with minor nick at upper front cover and trivial signs of wear.THE MEMOIRS OF A SURVIVOR
First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Important dystopian novel by Nobel Prize-winning. Set in a ravaged , near-future Britain, it is the story of a middle-aged woman's psychological and emotional journey as she navigates a crumbling world and the unexpected responsibility of raising a young girl amidst chaos. 8vo,green cloth with gilt lettering on spine. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Very good+ to near fine copy in unclipped dj with some minor wear. Somewhat uncommon.THE END OF THE DREAM
First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. Wylie's final novel, published posthumously. It imagines a dark future where America is afflicted by man's destruction of the environment and ultimately the human race. 8vo, cloth. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Very good+ copy in unclipped djLEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND
Alam, Rumaan First Edition / First Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on the title page. Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award in Fiction. A family's tranquil Airbnb vacation on Long Island turns tense when the owners of the house arrive unexpectedly and report a widespread blackout, leading to a coexistence marked by escalating, mysterious events and a complete communication breakdown. The novel, which delves into themes of race, class, and parenthood, builds suspense around the unknown and has been adapted into a Netflix film by "Mr. Robot" creator Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon. PLEASE NOTE that all our First Editions are also First Printings, unless we specifically note otherwise. All our dust jackets are protected in clear mylar covers. Page 143/4 is creased at the corner, otherwise the book appears to be unread, and is fine in near fine unclipped dj with one tiny closed tear at fold.- $60
- $60