{"product_id":"city-of-night-john-rechy-1st-uk-edition","title":"City of Night, John Rechy — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, MacGibbon \u0026amp; Kee, 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 381.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The binding remains firm and remarkably tight, exhibiting minimal shelf-wear to the extremities. The text block is pleasingly square, with edges displaying only mild, uniform age-toning. Internally, the preliminary pages are notably clean and bright, completely free from foxing, stains, or prominent reading wear. The original dust jacket maintains its striking, high-contrast photographic artwork. The jacket exhibits slight rubbing to the panels and minor chipping at the spine ends and corners, but it remains entirely intact and presents beautifully in a protective sleeve.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First UK edition, first impression of Rechy's seminal novel, preceded by the American copyright in 1963. The text was printed in Great Britain by Thomson Printers Ltd, located in Belfast and London. The distinctive wrap-around dust jacket features an evocative, neon-drenched photographic design that perfectly encapsulates the nocturnal, urban themes explored within the narrative.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a foundational and pioneering work of 20th-century LGBTQ+ literature, early UK printings that retain their original dust jackets in such well-preserved condition are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market. This copy is exceptionally bright, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of queer history and counter-cultural fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing heavily from John Rechy's own lived experiences, City of Night is a groundbreaking, unvarnished journey into the queer underground of mid-century America. The novel follows an unnamed young man, driven by a profound sense of isolation, as he travels from New York to Los Angeles, working as a street hustler. Along the way, he navigates a twilight world of neon-lit streets, encountering a vivid cast of drag queens, johns, and fellow outcasts. Unflinching and profoundly empathetic, it remains a landmark achievement that redefined the boundaries of modern literature. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54062862565715,"sku":"4222","price":68.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_121013.jpg?v=1782125838","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/city-of-night-john-rechy-1st-uk-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}