Nick Harkaway [Nicholas Cornwell] — The Gone-Away World
London, William Heinemann, 2008. First edition. Hardback. A very smart first edition, first impression of this debut post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, signed by the author. First edition, first impression. Signed by the author to the title page. The author's debut novel. Originally titled 'The Wages of Gonzo Lubitsch', the work concerns a number of ex-special forces operatives turned truckers who are hired to perform a dangerous mission in a post-apocalyptic world. The author termed this a work of 'nuclear holocaust fiction', with elements of comedy. Written by Nicholas Cornwell, better known by his pen name Nick Harkaway, a British novelist and commentator. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
