A Clockwork Orange. London: Heinemann, 1962. First Edition. First Issue. Publisher’s black cloth boards in pictorial dust jacket. A fine bright copy.

First issue of this canonical novel copy in black boards (the second issue had a mauve binding). Jacket design by Barry Trengrove and original price of 16s printed on inner front flap.

A novel known for its use of ‘Nadsat’ slang, and many time a contentious read, having been censored in some schools and libraries in the United States. Hailed as an dystopian, sci-fi, satirical, black comedy; it explores many genres. The teenage protagonist Alex narrates his violent exploits and experiences.

Time Magazine regarded this work as on the list of 100 best English-language novels written since 1923. Burgess’ novel was later adapted into a dystopian crime film by Stanley Kubrick.