Amis, Kingsley
Sir Kingsley William Amis was a very successful English satirical author, whose best known work, Lucky Jim (1954) really captured the zeitgeist of 1950s England. He went on to write twenty novels and six volumes of poetry and was friends with Phillip Larkin. Kingsley won the Booker prize in 1986 with The Old Devils after having been previously shortlisted twice.
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1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960The first edition of this popular early novel by Kingsley Amis.
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1958 I Like It HereLondon: 1958A fine first edition copy of this early novel by Kingsley Amis, a semi-autobiographical work set in Portugal.
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1965 The EgyptologistsLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this mysterious novel from Amis and Conquest, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1960 Take a Girl Like YouLondon: 1960A smart first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1963 One Fat EnglishmanLondon: 1963A very smart first edition of this satirical comedy from Kingsley Amis, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper.
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1968 Miscellaneous Paperback Science FictionLondon: 1968-2005Colourful paperback editions of this assorted group of books concerned with science fiction by a variety of authors including C S Lewis and Amis Kingsley.
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1984 Stanley and the WomenLondon: 1984A first edition copy of this popular novel by the award-winning author, Kingsley Amis.
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1991 We Are All GuiltyLondon: 1991A well presented first edition copy of Kingsley Amis' first young adult novel, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1965 The James Bond DossierLondon: 1965A lovely first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's critical study of 007.
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1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969A superb copy of this unique Kingsley Amis novel, a ghost story and comical novel here in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1968 Colonel SunLondon: 1968A very smart, true first edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
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1968 Colonel SunNew York: 1968A very smart, first U.S edition of Kingsley Amis' celebrated James Bond continuation. Written under the pseudonym, 'Robert Markham'.
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1969 The Green ManLondon: 1969The first edition of Kingsley Amis' first and only foray into supernatural writing. A lovely copy of this work.
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1986 Kingsley Amis The Folks That Live on the Hill First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1990This is a first edition copy of this work by Kingsley Amis.
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1969 The Green Man Kingsley Amis with Original Dustwrapper First EditionLondon: 1969A first edition of Kingsley Amis' only foray into supernatural horror.
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1969 Kingsley Amis First Edition The Green Man Ghost Story ThrillerLondon: 1969The first edition of this spooky Kingsley Amis novel.
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1986 The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis First EditionLondon: 1986A first edition of 'The Old Devils' by Kingsley Amis.
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1967 A Look Round the Estate Kingsley Amis First Edition Original DustwrapperLondon: 1967A first edition of Kingsley Amis' poetical anthology 'A Look Round the Estate'.
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1990 Collected Poems 1944-1979 Kingsley Amis US Proof Copy BeowulfNew York: 1980A scarce copy of the US proof copy for this collection of Amis's poetical works.
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1972 The Anti Death League Kingsley Amis 1st Signed Dustwrapper 2nd ImpressionLondon: 1972A handsome first edition second impression of this novel.
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1971 Kingsley Amis Girl, 20 First Edition in DustwrapperLondon: 1971The first edition of Kingsley Amis' 1971 novel.
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Signed1990 The Pleasure of Poetry Kingsley Amis Signed Personalised NoteLondon: 1990The first edition of this collection of poetry with a loosely inserted letter signed by author Kingsley Amis.
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1979 Jake's Thing Kingsley Amis US Proof Copy SatireNew York: 1979A scarce proof copy of this novel by noted author Kingsley Amis.
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1968 Lucky Jim's Politics Kingsley Amis Political Lecture First EditionLondon: 1968An uncommon first edition of this political lecture delivered by noted author Kingsley Amis.
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1967 Kingsley Amis A Look Round The Estate First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1967The first edition of this collection of poetry by noted author Kingsley Amis.
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1962 The Evans Country First Edition Uncommon Peter Apap BolognaOxford: 1962The uncommon first edition of this collection of poems by Kingsley Amis.
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Signed1988 Kingsley Amis Difficulties With Girls Signed Dustwrapper First EdLondon: 1988The first edition of this novel, signed by Kingsley Amis to the title page.
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Signed1972 Dear Illusion Kingsley Amis Signed Limited Edition 42/100London: 1972A limited edition copy of this short story, signed by Amis to the colophon.
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1993 Mr Barrett's Secret Kingsley Amis First Edition First Impression DustwrapperLondon: 1993The first edition of this collection of short stories by Kingsley Amis.
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1962 Amis My Enemy's Enemy First Ed Kingsley Amis Novel Victor GollanczLondon: 1962A collection of short stories by popular humorous novelist Kingsley Amis.
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Signed1966 The Anti-Death League First Edition Kingsley Amis Signed MilitaryLondon: 1966A signed first edition of this novel by Kingsley Amis.
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1970 The Green Man First Edition With Dustwrapper Kingsley Amis NovelLondon: 1970The first U.S edition of this novel by Kingsley Amis.
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1977 The Alteration First Edition Kingsley Amis U.S Edition Rolland L ComstockNew York: 1977A first U.S edition of this alternative history novel by Kingsley Amis.
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1973 Kingsley Amis On Drink First Edition Alcohol U.S EditionNew York: 1973A witty, informative, handbook for the amateur and professional drinker. The work looks into alcoholic literature and provides drink recipes.
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1958 Kingsley Amis I Like It Here First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1958The first edition of this comic novel by Kingsley Amis.
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1962 Kingsley Amis My Enemy's Enemy First Edition Novel Victor GollanczLondon: 1962A collection of short stories by popular humorous novelist Kingsley Amis.