Edited by Michael Sadleir
London, Andre Deutsch, 1955.
First edition, first impression. Signed presentation copy from the author, inscribed on front free endpaper. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Inscribed by the writer & bookseller, referencing Samuel Pepys and Noël Coward.
Modern Literature
London, André Deutsch, 1973.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
The famous screenwriter's first novel.
African literature
London, André Deutsch, 1964.
First edition. 8vo. Original green boards. Dust-jacket, priced 18s.
The first edition, preceding the Heinemann African Writers Series edition, of the author's first novel. An experimental novel, Okara delves into themes of identity, colonialism and the conflict between modernity and traditional African values.
African literature
London, Andre Deutsch, 1975.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced £3.25 (scored through).
This satirical novel critiques the post-colonial Nigerian elite, highlighting themes of materialism and societal change. The narrative follows characters navigating the complexities of status and identity in a rapidly evolving society.
American Literature
London, Andre Deutsch, 1959.
First UK edition, first impression. Publisher's printed overlay to copyright page. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 15s.
On the Road author Kerouac's novel following Ray Smith (Kerouac's alter ego) and his friend Japhy Ryder as they explore Buddhism, poetry and the outdoors, reflecting the author's own experiences.
Modern Literature
London, Andre Deutsch, 1959.
First UK edition. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, 10s6d.
First UK edition of the author's first book, winner of a Literary Fellowship Award.
Horror & Gothic
London, André Deutsch, 1971.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue boards lettered in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket, priced £1.80.
The first UK edition of Stewart's second novel, a horror tale about a woman who believes her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer. It was adapted into the 1972 feature film of the same title starring Shirley MacLaine and Perry King.