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First American Edition. First printing. Unclipped jacket with minor rubbing/toning at edges else Fine. Pages with minor toning, edges a touch dusty else a Fine book. A nice copy of the 20th century classic. The dystopia seems upon us.***Please email us for better pricing.***

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.