Angela Carter — Fireworks: Nine Profane Pieces

London, Heinemann, 1974 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Angela Carter's first short story collection, inspired by her years spent living in Japan. With a publisher's review slip loosely inserted. The first edition, first impression.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Loosely inserted is a publisher's review slip, providing the intended publication date of 15th August, 1974.The volume contains nine short tales, several of which are based on Carter's own experiences of living in Japan from 1969 to 1971. Carter said of her time in the country: "In Japan I learnt what it is to be a woman and became radicalised". In the publisher's original cloth binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Bumps to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper exceptionally clean and bright to the right side, but with areas of foxing to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.