Politics, Adam Thirlwell — 1st Edition, Signed

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Politics, Adam Thirlwell — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Politics, Adam Thirlwell — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6865
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 2003

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 280.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents exceptionally well, bound in the publisher's original black paper-covered boards with sharp, unoxidized gilt lettering to the spine. The binding remains tight, square, and structurally sound, with firm hinges indicating the volume is likely unread. Internally, the text block is clean and free of extraneous marking, exhibiting only the light, uniform age-toning to the page margins that is entirely standard for the commercial paper stock utilised in British trade fiction of this period. The original unclipped dust jacket is bright and crisp, showing virtually no shelf-wear or rubbing to the extremities, preserving the striking constructivist-style design beautifully.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first impression, featuring the requisite full number line (2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1) on the copyright page.

The volume is signed directly to the title page in black ink by the author, Adam Thirlwell. Adding a pleasing touch of contemporary bookselling provenance, the front panel of the dust jacket retains the original black-and-silver "SIGNED by the AUTHOR" promotional sticker, indicating it was signed as part of the initial retail release campaign.

As a highly publicised debut novel, this first printing is relatively common on the secondary market; however, copies retaining such crisp, unhandled dust jackets and pristine boards remain highly desirable for collectors of contemporary modern firsts.

Adam Thirlwell’s audacious debut novel, Politics, is a brilliantly unconventional comedy of manners exploring the intricate and often absurd social dynamics of modern relationships. The narrative centres on Moshe, his girlfriend Nana, and their best friend Anjali, as they attempt to navigate the treacherous emotional and logistical terrain of a ménage à trois. Blending razor-sharp wit with philosophical digressions on everything from Milan Kundera to Chairman Mao, Thirlwell dissects the sexual etiquette, jealousies, and underlying desires of twenty-something Londoners, ultimately asking profound questions about what it truly means to be kind to those we love.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Adam Thirlwell

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 288

Book Publication Year: 2003

Book Publication Date: August 28, 2003

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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