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As Peace's tale of corruption and conspiracy unravels, it becomes clear that 1974 is as influenced by Orwell's own bleak vision of Britain in 1984 as it is by the wonderfully evoked atmosphere of the mid '70s. The Bay City Rollers, Leeds United, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, and Vauxhall Viva's all make an appearance. The novel works at several levels, from the brilliantly unsentimental homecoming of the gifted, alienated northern son to a terrifyingly accurate portrayal of an insular, tribal community. The plot is complex and frenetic, and Peace often neglects loose ends, especially as he builds to an extremely powerful climax. Yet the dialogue is fast, witty, and violent; a must-read for fans of Yorkshire Gothic. --Jerry Brotton
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Book Description Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Paperback Original. Very slight browning to the covers which are otherwise unmarked. Browning to the page edges with some scattered large yellow spots to the fore edges and lighter spotting to the top and bottom edges. Pages a little browned around the edges but otherwise unmarked. First printing. Seller Inventory # 000766
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. first edition first impression paperback (no hardback issued) in near fine condition, very minimal creasing to spine, tiny tear to first inside page, please see pics, paypal accepted, any questions please ask. Seller Inventory # ABE-5928949048
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by the author on the title page with no other inscriptions. 1st edition, 1st printing paperback original in VG condition, spine with light reading creases and reading lean. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request.(. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1601134205638
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition, 1999. First printing of authors first novel. Signed by author to title page. VG Paperback. Strip of paper missing from top of inside page (1cm).Published: Serpent's Tail, 1999. Seller Inventory # 3908
Book Description First edition, first printing of author's first novel. Signed by the author. Fine paperback original. Seller Inventory # 18222
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A first edition, first impression set of the Red Riding Quartet - ALL FOUR volumes have been signed to the title page by David Peace (1983 has been additionally inscribed by the author To John/ Best Wishes ). Three paperback originals (1974, 1977, and 1983) and one hardcover, 1980 (issued simultaneously with the PB, the only one thus). The three paperbacks are crisp, clean and bright, presenting as unread: 1974 is Near Fine, having a couple of shallow spine creases; 1977 is Fine; 1983 is essentially Fine, with some toning to the edge of the page block and gentle rubs to a couple of corners. Similarly, 1980 presents as unread and is Fine, albeit with the toning to the edge of the page block that is typical for this printing; the unclipped dustwrapper is Near Fine with a little rubbing to the spine tips. An attractive, complementary set. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Heavy, but additional postage will not be sought within the United Kingdom. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # A185