In characteristically daring style, Anthony Burgess combines two responses to Orwell's 1984 in one book. The first is a sharp analysis: through dialogues, parodies and essays, Burgess sheds new light on what he called 'an apocalyptic codex of our worst fears', creating a critique that is literature in its own right. Part two is Burgess' own dystopic vision, written in 1978. He skewers both the present and the future, describing a state where industrial disputes and social unrest compete with overwhelming surveillance, ...
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In characteristically daring style, Anthony Burgess combines two responses to Orwell's 1984 in one book. The first is a sharp analysis: through dialogues, parodies and essays, Burgess sheds new light on what he called 'an apocalyptic codex of our worst fears', creating a critique that is literature in its own right. Part two is Burgess' own dystopic vision, written in 1978. He skewers both the present and the future, describing a state where industrial disputes and social unrest compete with overwhelming surveillance, security concerns and the dominance of technology to make life a thing to be suffered rather than lived. Together these two works form a unique guide to one of the twentieth century's most talented, imaginative and prescient writers. Several decades later, Burgess' most singular work still stands.
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Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $4.52, good condition, Sold by Red's Corner rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucker, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Little Brown and Company.
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Good. All orders ship by next business day! This is a hardcover used book. Has no markings on pages. Pages have moderate wear. Dust jacket is included and has wear/tears. The cover/boards have moderate wear. Spine has been opened/creased. Has ex library labels/markings. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $8.49, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Little Brown & Co.
Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $9.12, good condition, Sold by Hippo Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toledo, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Random House UK.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $9.12, fair condition, Sold by Hippo Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toledo, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Random House UK.
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Fair. Noticeably used book. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included.
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Good. Size: 9x6x1; stated 1st edition/2nd printing, hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, dust jacket flap corner torn off, but price is still there, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $13.37, good condition, Sold by WeBuyBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rawtenstall, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Serpent's Tail.Shipping outside the U.K.? see Shipping Alert details
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Add this copy of 1985 to cart. $15.75, like new condition, Sold by Kerriosity Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Little, Brown, and Company.
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Fine. First Edition, thrid printing stated on copyright (T 10/78). In original, unclipped ($8.95), dust jacket in mylar. Red/orange cloth over boards with lightly debossed title on front, silver gilded letters on spine, and debosed publishers device on back. Some light spots on edges. Interior is clean, clear, and tight. Part 1 contains the authors response to and thoughts on George Orwell's "1984." Part 2 contains the novel "1985." Pages: (10) 272 Dimensions: 8½ x 6 x 1â…›.
