London England: Chatto & Windus, Date: 1997. Hardback. First Edition. Bernard Shaw. When Michael Holroyd's multi-volume life of Bernard Shaw was published, it was hailed as a masterpeice, and William Golding predicted that it would take its place 'among the great biographies'. Now the biography is available for the first time in a lively and accessible abridgement by the author. This is the quintessence of Shaw. The narrative has a new verve and pace, the light and shade of Shaw's world are more dramatically revealed, as Holroyd counterpoints the private and public Shaw with inimitable insight and scholarship. Covering almost a century, from 1856 to 1950, this unparalleled life of Shaw presents the magnificent double portrait of an age and of a man who was born fifty years too soon. Holroyd magically captures the essence of Shaw's protean genius in a tragi-comedy which is constantly absorbing, surprising, funny and moving. Illustrated. 834 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.). First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Hardback. 1997. Chatto & Windus ISBN 0701162791 9780701162795 [GB]

First edition, first printing UK hardback, Date: 1997 Chatto & Windus. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Not price clipped. Slight tanning to the page edges. Signed by the author. Illustrated. 1997. Chatto & Windus ISBN 0701162791 9780701162795 [GB]

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ISBN10: 0701162791, ISBN13: 9780701162795, [publisher: Chatto & Windus, London] Hardcover First Edition 1st Impression, unread, not price clipped, no owner's name or other inscription, D/j has no tears, nicks, creases or marks and is protected by a clear removable sleeve. Heavy book so p&p costs tbc.This copy bought new by me.
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