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Stated first edition, first impression, the Deluxe Hardcover edition. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, not price clipped ($35.00), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy. 300pp. Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451' is an enduring masterwork of 20th century sci fi literature, a chilling vision of a dystopian future built on the foundations of ignorance, censorship, and brutal repression. The origins and evolution of Bradbury's darkly magnificent tale are explored in 'A Pleasure to Burn', a collection of 16 selected shorter works that prefigure the grand master's landmark novel. With classic, thematically interrelated stories alongside many crucial lesser known ones including, at the collection's heart, the novellas 'Long after Midnight' and 'The Fireman', 'A Pleasure to Burn' is an indispensable companion to the most powerful work of America's preeminent storyteller and a wondrous confirmation of the inimitable Bradbury's brilliance, magic, and fire. Ray Bradbury's (1920-2012), best known novel. Quite a scarce book in this first impression.

First UK edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 9s6d. A very good first UK edition of one of Bradbury's most famous novels. Montag discovers the profound power of books in a dystopian society where they are banned and burned. His journey leads him to question authority and seek knowledge, ultimately rebelling against oppressive censorship. Ink name to front free endpaper; boards very good; jacket very slightly faded at spine, some wear near head of spine, price scored out on inside front flap, a very good example overall.