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The Network is Smith's first novel since his famed 'The Business of Loving' book. The Network, goes over the rollercoaster story of the rise of independent television in the United States. While the setting of The Network is authentic and factual, the characters and their activities both in and away from the office are of the purest fiction. The condition of the book is very fine and any marks on the cover are intentionally placed there by the covers designer.

This book contains the lively selection of contemporary Cuban writing and influences, with authors such as Kafka, Eliot and Apollinaire among them. Above all however, it introduces us to a new generation of writers who, irrespective of politcs, are in the new found sense of nationhood, as exciting as any in the world.

Nancy Hunt details one of the most honest and acutely revealing accounts of the transsexual experience of their time (1978), relating the step by step process of the physical transformation. This book is in very fine condition with little to no yellowing of pages.

At the height of the religious ferment of the 1970s, David Van Zandt studied firsthand the most vilified of the new radical religious movements--the Children of God, or the Family of Love. First feigning membership and later gaining the permission of the Family, the author lived full-time in COG colonies in England and the Netherlands. From that experience, he has produced an informed, insightful, and humane report on how COG members function in what seems at first to be a completely bizarre setting. This book is a great read for anyone as it provides interesting insight into one of the most infamous and mysterious groups. Condition is immaculate with almost no sign of use.

"Kaddish" is about a son who is both mourning and celebrating the life of his mother. It stands in stark contrast to the wild, confrontational, and irreverent tone of "Howl". The piece shows a much more tender side of Ginsberg; Beats were, if nothing else, very human. And, believe it or not, they all had mothers, too. This copy was personally signed by Ginsberg on the front page. Condition is very fine with very slight tearing to the spine.

Campbell's elegant writing documents Burke Basile, a narcotics officer in the NOPD, who's driven by his own guilty conscience to seek revenge for the shooting death of his partner and the acquittal of the man charged with the crime. The target of his vengeance is Pinkie Duvall, a wealthy and powerful crime boss. On top of this thrilling story, the cover is also beautifully designed and created by the brilliant illustrator Quentin Blake. Very fine condition due to fitted dust cover, on conver however, some light marks due to age and use.

A literary masterpiece written by a collection of incredibly brilliant authors including Kerouac, Burroughs, Jones and Di Prima among others. The Moderns is a timely and lavishly illustrated book that fills a gap in American graphic design history. The period is mid-century and the authors explore the work of sixty-three designers whose work reflected the ideals of European modernism. Very good condition, tight bind, some marks on the front and back cover due to age.

A true Reference Point favourite, Cohen's book is crude, imperfect and yet holds something quite sublime. Each poem exists in two parts, in conversation with itself and revealing the duality of its author with stark honesty. A standout essay, 'How to Speak Poetry' remains, in our mind, absolutely essential reading for poets and speakers alike.

Catch 22 is a remarkable account of the authors 10,000 mile journey through modern China, entailing all the things he saw and learnt vividly described throughout he book. Fifty years after its original publication, Catch-22 remains a cornerstone of American literature and one of the funniest—and most celebrated—books of all time. In recent years it has been named to “best novels” lists by Time, Newsweek, the Modern Library, and the London Observer.

Written by the author of 'Cosmo's Wife', Piombo returns yet again with another powerful and unique approach to erotic writing. The book is highly atmospheric, and involves both complex situations and complex interrelations between social classes which emphasise the commonality of our sexual beings, which cannot be disguised by class. Great condition, with slight crease on the front cover.

The first collected writing piece of F. Scott Fitzgerald. An american literature masterpiece, known as some of Fitzgeralds best writing. Condition is good, yellowing and some marks to the dust jacket as is customary with old books like this. Very rare book in this condition.

Palmer's 'The Trials of OZ' depicts the famous long-lasting obscenity court case finally in truth. The trial; The People vs Oz magazine, was rewritten and censored in order to make the British justice system look lawful, however after Palmers revealing writing, the spotlight finally shone on all the illegal activity the justice system were abusing. This book marks a revolutionary discovery in the British Justice system and is an interesting and jaw-dropping read for all. Condition is very good with some light fading to the cover as is customary to old books like this.

Before his 1959 breakthrough, Naked Lunch, an unknown William S. Burroughs wrote Junkie, his first novel. It is a candid eye-witness account of times and places that are now long gone, an unvarnished field report from the American post-war underground. Junkie was written in a time where these topics were ignored or censured. With its existence, it allowed many to better understand the complex reality of addiction. Its exploration into the heart of freewill is one of the simplest yet most powerful I’ve ever read, and it is one that is vital to uphold and study if one is interested in such things as perspective and curiosity.

Huxley's 1930 essay is a somewhat disjointed but ultimatly very memorable set of musings on vulgarity, as a literal phenomenon. The attitude of the book reflects the way his own fiction was going at the time, as he entered a phase where often startling and grotesque images would feature in his stories. A great test for critical work is one where you never look at subject the same way after reading. This essay certainly passes the test. A great read for deep thinkers. Condition is very good with dust cover, however some yellowing and scuffs to the spine as customary to a book of this life span.

Heaven and Hell is a philosophical essay by Aldous Huxley published in 1956. Huxley derived the title from William Blake's book The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. The essay discusses the relationship between bright, colorful objects, geometric designs, psychoactives, art, and profound experience. Condition is good with fitted dust cover, some signs of wear and yellowing as is common with a book of this age.

Rich girl, street punk, lost girl and icon: the late Kathy Acker's writing and herself are considered legendary by mosts standard and Chris Kraus's biography is a brilliant and necessary thing that restores Acker to her rightful place by taking her writing seriously.

360* Book is an innovative format of expression. With its unique book binding technique, the book dynamically opens 360* degrees and shows a panoramic world. Unopened, perfect condition.

An amazing sequnce of imaginatively bizzare and sexual adventures puntuated by philosiphical and theological digression. 5th and penultimate book to the series. Very fine condition, no damage to exterior, along side fitted dust cover.

An amazing sequnce of imaginatively bizzare and sexual adventures puntuated by philosiphical and theological digression. Very good condition with light damages to the ends of the spine, however, protected by fine dust cover.

A classic Olmypia Press smut book, novel of sexual Hollywood have-beens and wannabees. First UK edition, fine condition, very slight wear to spine.

Akbar del Piombo's famed tale of Duke Cosimo, his wife, and their many, many guests. Very much a what you see is what you get account of some wild partying, but Rubington deserves extra credit for the manic quality he brought to all his works. First published 1957 as volume 34 in the Traveller's Companion series. Very good condition with some light damage to the spine.

Radice provides the best overview to Memphis, their research, designs, successes and failures and its jam packed with imagery of the greatest furniture ever made in the 1980s. A true classic of a book. Felt Tip pen sketches, exquisite product photography and excellent writing provides true insights into the most radical and interesting design group of the century.

Never have so many heroes been compiled in one work. The photography duo Shunk-Kender seemed to be in every room that mattered between 1957 and 1983 and they photographed all of it wonderfully. Nicki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, Jean Tinguelly, Yayoi Kusuma, Warhol, Brigid Polk, Lou Reed, Anni and Joseph Albers, and everyone else who was cool in those years. The pictures are exquisite - playful, delicate and intimate.