Burgess, Anthony — Little Wilson and Big God

London, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. A fine and engaging autobiography of the first forty-four year of the life of the author of A Clockwork Orange and nearly 50 additional books, from childhood to the moment when he was told he was dying of a brain tumor--and therefore began seriously to write. Presumably Volume One of his multi-volume memoir, but not so stated. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "1" in number line. Bound handsomely in two-tone, light gray cloth over boards, burgundy cloth-backed, facsimile signature to cover, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography. ix [2], 2-460 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine/Fine,