Russell Hoban — A Near Thing for Captain Najork

London, Jonathan Cape, 1975 . First edition. Hardback. An excellent, first edition of Russell Hoban's amusing story of Tom and Captain Najork, wonderfully illustrated by Quentin Blake. First edition, in the publisher's original pictorial boards. Written by American author Russell Hoban, who is known for his wide and varied works, from science-fiction and poetry to amusing children's books, such as this one.'A Near Thing for Captain Najork' follows the excitement and adventure of Tom's day after inventing 'anti-sticky', an intriguing substance which ends up powering his two-seated frog. Tom and his aunt take the frog for a ride, much to the annoyance of Captain Najork. Charmingly illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake. In the publisher's original pictorial paper-covered boards. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark. Slight fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Quentin Blake. Near Fine .