Description
The first edition, first printing of A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr., in the publisher’s first state dust jacket.
Octavo, 320pp. Purple boards, black cloth spine, title printed in purple on spine. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page, no additional printings listed. Solid text block, light rubbing to edges, a near fine example. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $4.95 retail price on front flap, shelf worn, chipping along edges. Small dampstain to bottom edge of rear panel. (Currey, 367)
Walter M. Miller Jr. (1923-1996) was an American science fiction writer who served as a source of inspiration for Margaret Atwood’s writings. The two have similar themes throughout their stories, including post-apocalyptic and dystopian societies, regressive/cyclical politics, and challenges between church and state. Miller won the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel for this novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz; a post-apocalyptic work of science fiction.
