Norman Mailer — The Naked and the Dead

London , Allan Wingate , 1949. First edition. Cloth. The first edition published in 1949. The first edition.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The Naked and the Dead explores the experience of soldiers during the Second World War. It is largely based on Mailer's experience as a cook with the 112th Cavalry Regiment during the Philippines campaign. Mailer's debut novel.Includes one map. Written in four parts this novel explores the reality of warfare. Mailer explores the psychological impact of war on an individual and the extent to which these experiences shape the everyday. In the original publisher's cloth in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally smart. Chipping the dust wrapper resulting in loss to the spine and covers. Spotting to the reverse. Age toning to the flyleaf. The boards are bright and clean. Spotting to the first and last pages but overall pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Good.