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Published by Viking, 1988. UK first edition, first printing, published by Viking. Signed on the title page by Rushdie. In near fine condition. The book is tight and unread. Very minor browning common to this edition. The spine is unfaded. The price-clipped dustwrapper is bright and clean, with a little bubbling to the surface usual for this edition. This comes together with the publisher s invitation to the launch event together with the UK uncorrected proof in glossy paper wraps. Its pages show a little browning, and the cover a little creasing, a near-fine unread copy. Oak Tree Fine Press has published a limited edition of the author s work, who also generously signed a number of his books, this included, to assist in our efforts. The provenance of the signature is thus guaranteed.

The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie's fourth novel, first published in 1988 and inspired in part by the life of Muhammad. It was met with significant controversy due to its portrayal of Islamic themes which led Rushdie to face death threats and a fatwa calling for his assassination.