Little Johnny's Confession, Brian Patten — 1st Edition

£20.00

Little Johnny's Confession, Brian Patten — 1st Edition

Name: Little Johnny's Confession, Brian Patten — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6026
Price: 20.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£20.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication: London, George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1967

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 62.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book remains remarkably crisp for a vintage softcover, benefiting from a protective clear mylar wrap. The card wrappers are clean and bright, with only the faintest edge-wear and mild rubbing to the extremities justifying the grade over a 'Fine' rating. The binding is square and tight, showing no signs of rolling, weakness, or reading creases along the spine. Internally, the pages are clean and bright, free from foxing, prominent blemishes, or heavy oxidation, presenting a highly attractive copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a simultaneous first edition, softcover binding, published the same year as the clothbound edition. It features a striking black and white frontispiece portrait of the young poet and was printed in 10-point Univers type by C. Tinling & Co.

Brian Patten emerged as one of the definitive voices of the 1960s underground poetry scene, notably alongside Adrian Henri and Roger McGough in The Mersey Sound. This collection, his first published solo book of poetry, captures the raw, youthful spirit of the era.

Finding the original softcover in such highly presentable condition without significant creasing or wear is uncommonly good luck for the collector.

Little Johnny's Confession captures the poignant, unfiltered voice of youth navigating the complexities of the modern world. Written when Brian Patten was just twenty-one, this debut collection cemented his reputation as a key figure of the Liverpool poets. With a blend of lyrical tenderness and urban realism, Patten's verses explore themes of love, alienation, and the loss of innocence, resonating with a timeless emotional clarity that continues to captivate readers.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Brian Patten

Book Publisher: George Allen and Unwin Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 62

Book Publication Year: 1967

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Prescot, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.