Dialogues Etc, George Barker — 1st Edition (Proof Copy)

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Dialogues Etc, George Barker — 1st Edition (Proof Copy)

Name: Dialogues Etc, George Barker — 1st Edition (Proof Copy)
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6497
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1976

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 55.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original printed wrappers remain remarkably bright and structurally sound, showing only very faint, superficial handling wear to the extremities and a whisper of age-toning to the spine. The binding is tight, square, and completely secure, with no creasing to the spine or structural weaknesses. Internally, the text block is exceptionally crisp and clean, completely free from foxing, blemishes, or substantive wear, retaining a fresh, unread quality throughout.

Catalogue Note: This is an uncommon uncorrected proof copy of George Barker's late-career poetry collection, issued prior to the first trade edition. Bound in the publisher's standard typographical brown wrappers, this pre-publication issue bears the customary strictures 'Not for Sale,' 'Nor for review or serialization without the publisher's permission,' and 'Publication date not yet settled' printed boldly to the front cover.

Proof copies of Barker's later works are notably scarce on the open market, offering a fascinating glimpse into the pre-publication phase of this significant twentieth-century poet. As a working document intended strictly for in-house use, review consideration, or authorial checking, it represents a fragile survival of the modern publishing process.

In Dialogues Etc, George Barker, one of the most distinctive and rhetorically powerful voices in twentieth-century British poetry, continues his career-long exploration of mortality, faith, and human relationships. Showcasing Barker's characteristic blend of profound lyricism, mythic resonance, and muscular verse, this collection cements his enduring legacy in the landscape of post-war English literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: George Barker

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 55

Book Publication Year: 1976

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Bristol, United Kingdom

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