Kenneth Graham — Hokusai&Apos;S Wave

London, Chatto & Windus, 1988 . First edition. Cloth. A signed, first edition of this novel by Kenneth Graham, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. First edition in the publisher's original black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the front endpaper, 'With love, Kenneth&apos. Written by Scottish author, Kenneth Graham, who is known for his works of literary criticism. This is his first novel. Hokusai's wave, or the Great Wave is an important symbol of change in Japanese society. Graham uses this idea throughout his novel, following the relationship of two young lovers, with the presence of the wave looming over them, threatening chaos yet promising power. In the publisher's original black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Ink inscription from the author to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and the occasional handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.