Books

A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1962. A near fine (or better) book without inscriptions. Sharp corners. No marks or stains within. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with a light stain to the 'H' in 'Catch' to the front panel. Some light handling marks to the rear panel with the five reviews for the book. Accompanying the book are four original postcards associated with the publication of the book, with illustrations of the characters in the book. Catch 22 is a satirical war novel. The novel was first published in 1961 and is a classic of American literature.

Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller, first published in 1961. The novel is set during World War II, from 1942 to 1944, and follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, and the other airmen in the camp, who attempt to maintain their sanity while fulfilling their service requirements so that they can return home.