Colin Wilson [introduction] — A View of London

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1963. First edition. Cloth. A striking series of London-inspired charcoal drawings from Edward Pagram, signed by philosopher-novelist Colin Wilson, who wrote the book's introduction. Signed by Colin Wilson to the title page. First edition.With the publisher's original dust wrapper, unclipped although price has been written over in ink.Edward Pagram was an Australian writer, artist and illustrator originally from London. He wrote/co-wrote and/or illustrated numerous children's books as well as two of Anthony Burgess' novels. Introduced by Colin Wilson, an English existentialist philosopher-novelist associated with the "angry young men" of British literature. This charcoal series depicts various faces inspired by Pagram's home city, split into two categories titled 'London at Work' and 'London at Ease&apos. In line with Pagram's style, the images are raw and provocative, largely focusing on the behaviours, anxieties and circumstances of the different classes. In the original cloth binding. With the publisher's original dust wrapper, unclipped although price has been written over in ink. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is smart, with chips to the spine head and tail and to the top of the front panel. With a 1" closed tear to the bottom of the rear panel. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Henry Pagram. Near Fine/Very Good.