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London: Heinemann , 1962. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. A scarce, signed, first edition copy of Anthony Burgess' celebrated novel, his jeu d'espirit, 'A Clockwork Orange'. A first edition, first issue of this canonical novel. 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; this novel 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. Signed by Burgess to a loosely inserted leaf. With the original unclipped dustwrapper, which is the first issue with the extended flaps. A lovely, very scarce example of this important literary novel.  In the publisher's…

A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian novel by English writer Anthony Burgess, published in 1962. It is set in a near-future society that has a youth subculture of extreme violence. The teenage protagonist, Alex, narrates his violent exploits and his experiences with state authorities intent on reforming him.

To determine if a copy of 'A Clockwork Orange' is a first edition, one should look for: the publisher Heinemann; a publication date of 1962; the absence of later edition statements or printings on the copyright page; and specific cover art or dust jackets, depending on the issuance format.