{"product_id":"the-fisher-king-anthony-powell-1986-reprint","title":"The Fisher King, Anthony Powell — 1986 Reprint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 255.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. This copy presents exceptionally well, housed in the original unclipped dust jacket. The blue cloth boards are immaculate, retaining sharp corners and bright gilt lettering to the spine, entirely free from shelf-wear. The binding is impressively tight and square, suggesting the book has remained unread. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from foxing, handling marks, or significant blemishes. The text block edges show only the faintest hint of superficial dust-toning commensurate with age, but remain remarkably clean. The glossy dust jacket is vibrant and fully intact, retaining the original net price on the front flap, with no chipping, tears, or fading, making this an outstandingly well-preserved example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a pristine 1986 reprint of Anthony Powell’s penultimate novel, issued in the same year as the true first edition. The dust jacket notably features contemporary reviews for Powell’s preceding novel, \u003ci\u003eO, How the Wheel Becomes It!\u003c\/i\u003e, on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocating a reprint that has survived in such remarkably sharp, unread condition is an excellent opportunity for the discerning reader looking to acquire a handsome, durable copy for their library without the premium attached to a first printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet aboard the cruise ship \u003ci\u003eAlecto\u003c\/i\u003e as it tours the British Isles, \u003ci\u003eThe Fisher King\u003c\/i\u003e offers a masterful and satirical exploration of Arthurian legend translated into modern society. The narrative follows Saul Henchman, a celebrated but severely war-wounded photographer, and his ethereally beautiful companion, the former dancer Barberina Rookwood. Observed by a cast of gossipy and vividly drawn passengers, including the prolific historical romance novelist Valentine Beals, who eagerly casts Henchman as the maimed Fisher King of myth, the novel weaves a tale of art, impotence, ambition, and the inexorable pull of mythic destiny. With his trademark wit and sharp ear for social nuance, Powell delivers a sophisticated comedy of manners and a poignant examination of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54618359628115,"sku":"5119","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_125928.jpg?v=1787039429","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-fisher-king-anthony-powell-1986-reprint","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}