On The Beach
London: Heinemann, 1957. 1st UK Edition. Hardcover. 12mo. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #008291
First edition in publisher's binding for Boots Libraries. Full red cloth, green titles to spine and device to foot of front board. 312 pp. Bump to spine foot. Dust jacket has some light edge wear and staining. Near fine overall. Here, without a doubt, is Nevil Shute's most enthralling and controversial novel since No Highway. With the prophetic touch for which he is famous, Shute describes the feelings, the emotions, the quiet heroism of ordinary people who have come face to face with extraordinary and tremendous events. On the Beach deals with a situation which closely touches every ma, woman, and child in the world today.
Price: $225.00