Two Fables, Roald Dahl — 1st Edition/Printing

£27.40

Two Fables, Roald Dahl — 1st Edition/Printing

Name: Two Fables, Roald Dahl — 1st Edition/Printing
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4083-RM-F-VG-2
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Publication: London, Viking, 1986

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 128.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book exceptionally well, maintaining a tight and square binding with dark, unblemished boards that feature sharply struck, bright gilt lettering to the spine. The page block is crisp, clean, and entirely free from foxing or reading wear, indicating the book has been carefully preserved. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, remaining bright and vibrant without any significant fading, chipping, or shelf-wear to the extremities. It remains unclipped, retaining the original £5.95 net price on the front flap. Internally, the pages are pristine and entirely free from previous ownership signatures, inscriptions, or any other internal markings, resulting in a highly collectible, near-immaculate copy.

Catalogue Note: Issued as a celebratory tribute to Roald Dahl on his seventieth birthday, this volume represents a distinct return to the mature, adult-oriented themes that characterized his earlier short story collections such as Kiss, Kiss and Switch Bitch.

As an unmarked, unclipped first edition, this copy serves as a prime example of Dahl's late-career pivot back to adult fiction, offering a handsome addition to any modern literature collection. Finding a copy in such vibrant, untouched condition is increasingly desirable for Dahl enthusiasts and modern first-edition collectors.

In Two Fables, master storyteller Roald Dahl offers two startlingly original tales strictly intended for adults. Biting, witty, and characteristically surprising, these stories explore the intoxicating nature of power and the intricate, often dark dynamics of human behavior. Moving away from the whimsical worlds of his beloved children's classics, Dahl returns to his roots as a sophisticated author of adult short fiction, delivering sharp, provocative observations with his signature clarity and verve.

ISBN: 0670815306

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Roald Dahl

Book Publisher: Viking

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 64

Book Publication Year: 1986

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Graham Dean

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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