Writing Home, Alan Bennett — 1st Edition (Uncorrected Proof)

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Writing Home, Alan Bennett — 1st Edition (Uncorrected Proof)

Name: Writing Home, Alan Bennett — 1st Edition (Uncorrected Proof)
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6216
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber, 1994

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [x], 400.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, displaying an uncreased spine that strongly suggests the volume has remained unread. The pale, matte original wrappers show some light handling marks, mild surface smudging, and faint edge-toning typical of this proof format. The corners remain sharp with only a whisper of rubbing to the extreme tips. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean, bright, and completely free from foxing or oxidisation, ensuring a highly presentable pre-publication survivor.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce Uncorrected Proof copy of Alan Bennett's celebrated autobiographical collection, preceding the first trade edition. As a pre-publication issue, the volume features fascinating provisional typesetting artifacts, most notably the '00' placeholder pagination throughout the printed contents page.

The rear wrapper provides a compelling glimpse into the publisher's contemporary marketing strategy, detailing an extensive promotional campaign that included a major city author tour, guaranteed national press coverage, and a full-colour bound insert in The Bookseller.

Issued solely for advance review by critics and the trade, uncorrected proofs of Bennett's major works are uncommon on the open market, particularly in such tight, well-preserved condition.

Writing Home is a deeply engaging and characteristically wry autobiographical collection from one of England's most treasured playwrights. Bringing together previously unpublished diaries, essays, and notebooks, the volume includes Bennett's highly acclaimed memoir The Lady in the Van. With his trademark blend of melancholic observation, sharp social commentary, and quiet Northern wit, Bennett offers readers an intimate and unfailingly funny exploration of his life, his contemporaries, and the peculiarities of the English character.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Alan Bennett

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 400

Book Publication Year: 1994

Book Publication Date: October 10, 1994

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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