Description: G.by John BergerPublished by The Viking Press, NY, 1972. First American Edition. Very good hardcover in a very good dust jacket in archival mylar wrapper. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text, faint sticker wound to front endpaper. Octavo, 311 pages, dyed topedge. G. is a novel by John Berger, the renowned British author, art critic, and painter, which won the Booker Prize in 1972. This innovative and provocative work defies traditional narrative structures, blending historical fiction, philosophical musings, and erotic themes.The story revolves around the life of a young man known only as "G.," born in the late 19th century, whose journey is intertwined with the tumultuous events of his time, including the rise of capitalism and the decline of traditional ways of life. Berger's narrative is characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and a deep exploration of human relationships, politics, and the human condition.This first edition is a significant addition to any literary collection, particularly for those interested in experimental fiction and the works of John Berger. The book is in very good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding and a clean, unmarked text block. The dust jacket, which features the original design, shows minimal wear and is intact, protecting the book's cover.Loc: E13StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedbackJohn Berger G. First Edition Booker Prize HCDJ Experimental Fiction 1st Printing G.by John BergerPublished by The Viking Press, NY, 1972. First American Edition. Very good hardcover in a very good dust jacket in archival mylar wrapper. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text, faint sticker wound to front endpaper. Octavo, 311 pages, dyed topedge. G. is a novel by John Berger, the renowned British author, art critic, and painter, which won the Booker Prize in 1972. This innovative and provocative work defies traditional narrative structures, blending historical fiction, philosophical musings, and erotic themes.The story revolves around the life of a young man known only as "G.," born in the late 19th century, whose journey is intertwined with the tumultuous events of his time, including the rise of capitalism and the decline of traditional ways of life. Berger's narrative is characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and a deep exploration of human relationships, politics, and the human condition.This first edition is a significant addition to any literary collection, particularly for those interested in experimental fiction and the works of John Berger. The book is in very good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding and a clean, unmarked text block. The dust jacket, which features the original design, shows minimal wear and is intact, protecting the book's cover.Loc: E13
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Author: John Berger
Book Title: G.
Language: English
Topic: Literature, Modern Literature, Booker Prize Winner
Publisher: Viking Press
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Sexuality, Experimental Fiction
Book Series: NONE
Publication Year: 1972
Original Language: English
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Hardcover
Narrative Type: Fiction
Edition: First Edition
Signed: No
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Signed By: N/A
Vintage: Yes
Inscribed: No
Personalized: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalize: No
Era: 1970s
Number of Pages: 311