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London: Jonathan Cape, 1985. First Edition . Card Covers. Near Fine/Protective Mylar. 8" X 5 1/2. Doris Lessing's unusual insight and narrative abilities at their very best." (blurb) 370 pp. light brown cover carries JC colophon in a band along bottom edges front and rear panels. Tiny bit of edge wear, start of crease to front panel. In fine glassine DJ with light shelf wear to rear panel. From the collection of Greg Gatenby, Toronto author/poet and often Harbourfront host/ artistic director. His signature and the date of the book's acquisition can be found top corner ffep. Dedication copy: " Greg -- Doris L . October 1991" SIGNED by AUTHOR. As close to 'first state' as one is likely to come across ! Eminently collectible. Bookseller's Inventory # 122939.

The Good Terrorist is a political and psychological novel by the British novelist Doris Lessing. It was first published in 1985 and follows the story of a group of revolutionaries who are planning an act of terrorism in London. The novel examines the personal motivations and dynamics within the group, as well as broader social and political themes.

The first edition can be identified by the publisher Jonathan Cape and the ISBN 0224023153. It may also possess specific cover design distinct to the first printing and contain a statement of first edition or numbers line indicating the first print.