Nick Harkaway — The Gone-Away World

London, William Heinemann, 2008 . First edition. Hardback. The signed first edition, first impression of this debut post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. A signed first edition, first impression of this debut science fiction novel from writer Nick Harkaway. In the publisher's original bright pictorial paper covered boards, and with the price unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by Harkaway to the title page, with a 'Signed Copy' sticker to the front wrap.Originally titled 'The Wages of Gonzo Lubitsch', the work concerns a number of ex-special forces operatives turned truckers who are hired to perform a dangerous mission in a post-apocalyptic world. The author termed this a work of 'nuclear holocaust fiction', with elements of comedy. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with 'Signed Copy' sticker to front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.