Terry Coleman — Empire

London, Sinclair-Stevenson, 1994. First edition. Cloth. A fine signed first edition copy of Terry Coleman's novel, inscribed by the author to Hungarian-Canadian author Stephen Vizinczey. The first edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Inscribed by the author to the title page: "For Stephen and Gloria, Christmas '93 - Terry". From the library of Hungarian-Canadian author Stephen Vizinczey, best known for his 'In Praise of Older Women', and 'An Innocent Millionaire&apos. His writing was praised by the likes of Graham Greene and Anthony Burgess, describing his fiction as social epics which breathe hope in a corrupt world.Terry Coleman is an historian, novelist, and journalist. Working for The Guardian, he reported from eighty countries, interviewed eight British prime ministers, and was named Journalist of the Year in the British press awards. His historical novel Southern Cross was an international bestseller. This novel is based on the events surrounding the annexation of Texas, describing how Sam Houston tried to keep this State separate from any other power, and dreamed of a Pacific empire to rival the United States. It is also the story of his relationship with Lucy Moncreiffe. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Marginal age-toning to the pages which are otherwise clean. Dust wrapper is in lovely, bright condition. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Fine.