Long Lankin. London: Secker & Warburg, 1970. First Edition. Pp, 189. Black cloth boards, in pictorial dust jacket. Light wear to edges of jacket, otherwise a nice bright copy.

Inscribed & dated by Banville in year of publication.

Banville’s first book is a collection of short stories by the Man Booker Prize-winning author. It showcases his early literary style, blending gothic elements, psychological depth, and lyrical prose. A significantly revised edition with a previously uncollected story added, was published in 1984.

A rare early presentation copy of the author’s first book, published when he was 24 years old.