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1st edition / 1st issue, with the wider dust flaps. Black cloth with gilt titles, dustjacket in [removable] protective cover. Condition: Very good book in good dj. A little edgewear to dj, with rubbing and tiny tears. Price corner torn off. Slight sunning to spine of dj. Light outward crease along centre of book spine. Name and address of previous owner written to ffep. A little ink from this inscription has transferred to the dust flap. Minor age-toning to pages. Now in removable plastic sleeve. Size: 8 x 5.5 inches / 20 x 14 cm 196 pages. Weight: 320g.

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.