1987
224pp.
Harrap, London 

The first edition of this satirical view of American life, from Welsh artist Ralph Steadman. 

The first edition, first impression with no further impressions stated. In the original unclipped dust wrapper, with £15.95 price present.

Illustrated throughout by Welsh artist, Ralph Steadman. Steadman illustrated many classic titles, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four and is perhaps best known for his longtime collaborative relationship with Hunter S. Thompson.

“In Scar-Strangled Banger, Ralph Steadman turns his satirical attentions to America, the Land of the Free, where even God can be acquired with a credit card”. 

In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with just minor shelf wear to the extremities. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition with minor shelf wear to the extremities and the occasional mark to the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.

Grading: FINE in a NEAR FINE dust wrapper.