The Divine and the Decay.
London, MacGibbon & Kee, 1957
Bill Hopkins was a member of the 'Angry Young Men' in 1950s England, whose work was characterised by an outspoken dissatisfaction with the status quo, and particularly the so-called Political Establishment of the day. This first book from Hopkins received harsh criticism upon publication and was quickly recalled by the publisher, who was reported to have destroyed all known copies in response to allegations that it contained fascistic themes. As such, surviving copies from the publisher's initial print run are rare in commerce, especially inscribed.
First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author on the date of publication; 8vo; unmarked internally; publisher's black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, spine slightly cocked, with the original unclipped dust-jacket, slightly rubbed and soiled, mild toning and spotting to edges of flaps, short closed tear to lower joint, else very good.
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