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New York: Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1954. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition Stated. Near Fine, the usual toning at end pages, in a Near Fine dust jacket, light wear at spine ends, 1/4" closed tear bottom edge fron panel. The author's first novel, with dust jacket design by Edward Gorey. A classic of 20th c. British literature. Basis for the 1957 film directed by John Boulting, a 2003 film for TV, and a pair of British TV series in 1967 and 1982..

Kingsley Amis's first novel, 'Lucky Jim', is a comic sensation that paints a brilliant picture of academic life in post-war Britain. Following Jim Dixon, a junior lecturer, Amis illustrates a satirical journey through university pedantry and the inherent absurdities.

First edition has a red cloth cover with gilt lettering on the spine.