Room at the Top [with] Life at the Top.

£175 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

With his first novel, Room at the Top, Braine was to become part of a group of writers who emerged during the 1950s, dubbed as 'angry young men'. His protagonist, Joe Lampton, the working-class (anti)hero epitomises the post-war anxieties, alienation and disillusionment of a young generation. Life at the Top continues the story of the life and difficulties of Joe Lampton, taking place 10 years after the events in Room at the Top. First editions, first impressions; 2 vols, 8vo; minor offsetting to endpapers, else unmarked internally; publisher's green and blue cloth respectively, gilt lettering to spines, with the unclipped pictorial dustjackets, the first designed by John Minton, the second with photograph by Tom Hustler, a little toned and edge-worn, the first with short split to front flap at fold, else a very good set.

• Binding: Hardcover

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