Runaway Alice (Original Title – A Nickel for Alice) [Paperback] Murphy, Frances Salomon

Description

1961 edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Rear cover has a tear and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “Runaway Alice” (originally titled “A Nickel for Alice”) by Frances Salomon Murphy offers a glimpse into the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Published in 1961, the novel follows the journey of Alice, a young woman who rebels against the conformity of post-war American society. With its exploration of themes like nonconformity, freedom, and self-discovery, the book resonated with the Beat Generation and became a cult classic among the youth of the era.

Despite its worn appearance, this edition holds a special place in literary history as one of the earliest works to capture the spirit of the 1960s counterculture. Murphy’s vivid prose and authentic portrayal of Alice’s struggles struck a chord with readers seeking an alternative to the mainstream values of the time. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the opportunity to own a piece of this influential cultural phenomenon, complete with the physical marks of its impact on generations of readers.