{"product_id":"serious-concerns-wendy-cope-1st-edition-advance-proof","title":"Serious Concerns, Wendy Cope — 1st Edition (Advance Proof)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Faber and Faber, 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. [viii], 87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight, square, and robust, suggesting the book has been unread or handled with the utmost care. The publisher’s blue printed card wrappers are crisp and vividly coloured, entirely free from the creasing, curling, or fading that frequently afflicts softcover proofs of this vintage. Its accompanying trade dust jacket is equally bright and sharp; securely protected in a clear removable sleeve, it exhibits no chips, tears, or significant rubbing, showing only the most negligible hints of shelf-wear at the extreme corner tips. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean. The pages remain bright and entirely free of foxing or internal marking, displaying only the faintest, uniform age-toning to the extreme margins, a standard and inevitable characteristic of the paper stock used by Faber during this era. Overall, this is an excellent, highly presentable, and well-preserved copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"1070\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a scarce uncorrected advance proof copy of the first edition, produced by the publisher for review and promotional distribution prior to the official release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe volume is bound in the publisher’s original blue printed card wrappers, which explicitly state the probable publication date of 9 March 1992 and the provisional retail pricing for both cased and paperback formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUnusually, and adding considerably to its desirability, this proof copy is enveloped in the final trade dust jacket, featuring the iconic front-panel illustration by Posy Simmonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWendy Cope’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSerious Concerns\u003c\/i\u003e was the highly anticipated follow-up to her breakthrough debut, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eMaking Cocoa for Kingsley Amis\u003c\/i\u003e, and it further solidified her reputation for sharp wit and insightful poetic observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile standard first trade editions are relatively common on the secondary market, uncorrected proof copies, especially those surviving in such robust condition and complete with the dust jacket, are markedly scarce, offering a superb addition to any collection of modern British poetry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFollowing the immense success of her debut, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"553\"\u003eSerious Concerns\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant collection of poetry that takes aim at the absurdities of modern life, the complexities of romance, and the often baffling behaviour of men. With her trademark blend of biting satire, formal technical mastery, and surprising moments of profound vulnerability, Wendy Cope delivers a work that is as hilariously observant as it is deeply relatable. This collection firmly secured her place as one of Britain's most beloved and distinctive contemporary poets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366218613075,"sku":"6130","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_110514.jpg?v=1791972146","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/serious-concerns-wendy-cope-1st-edition-advance-proof","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}