Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 1987. 8vo. 220pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with no marks or damage, save a touch of bumping to the spine. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free from blemishes and signs of wear.
This beautiful book is housed in its original, first issue dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright and in very smart condition, with no marks or damage and just a touch of bumping to the edges.
In all, this is a lovely example of this first edition by Ian McEwan. It was his third novel, and won the Whitbread Award for best novel in 1987. It tells the haunting story of a children's author and his wife who experienced every parent's worst nightmare with the kidnapping of their 3 year old daughter 2 years before, when she was snatched from him on a Saturday morning trip to the supermarket. It is one of McEwan's most popular novels and was turned into a BBC tv film in 2017, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly MacDonald. This is a beautiful example of this moving first edition, and would be an excellent addition to any modern firsts collection.