Description
First Mass market paperback printing. Cover has significant wear and some tears and slight discoloration. Pages are clean with minor smudges on the page ends. Binding is secure but the cover has worn away in the bottom, exposing a part of the binding.
This well-loved copy of “The Wizard of Loneliness” by John Nichols bears the marks of many readings and adventures. Published in the 1960s, this novel captures the zeitgeist of the Beat Generation, exploring themes of alienation, nonconformity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Nichols’ raw and poetic prose immerses readers in the gritty underbelly of urban life, offering a counterculture perspective that resonated with the disillusioned youth of the era. While the book’s physical condition reflects its age and wear, the narrative within remains a powerful testament to the restless spirits and artistic rebels who challenged societal norms. For collectors and readers alike, this battered copy holds the allure of a literary time capsule, inviting them to experience the raw energy and defiant spirit that defined a generation.
