Simon Raven — Shadows on the Grass

London, Blond & Briggs, 1982 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this autobiographical work by English author Simon Raven in the original dust wrapper. First edition of Shadows on the Grass by Simon Raven in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. A lovely copy of Raven's provocative and humorous memoir, where he uses his love for cricket to outline his life. Simon Raven was an English author, television writer, and playwright. He is best remembered for his louche lifestyle. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. There is some slight wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper including a few small creases. To the binding, there is some slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There is some very light spotting to the top edge. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.