The Retreat Of Radiance
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
Soar into a high-stakes, atmospheric drama with The Clouded Sky, a gripping novel by Australian author John Iggulden. Published by Macdonald in London in 1965, this vintage hardback volume is a compelling find for collectors of modern mid-century fiction, high-flying adventure, and classic Australian storytelling. The narrative delivers a richly detailed, character-driven snapshot of personal ambition and shifting societal values, weaving a plot deeply embedded in the competitive and dangerous world of gliding and aviation. Iggulden masterfully balances the visceral thrill of flight with a grounded exploration of human relationship dynamics, post-war cultural expectations, and social realism. This collectible copy is an ex-library edition preserved in good condition, featuring a good page state with a previous owner's mark inside, safely housed in a worn and faded dust jacket that remains free of tears. It stands as a distinctive and highly desirable addition for any collection dedicated to 1960s Australian literature and classic adventure fiction.
Author: Ian Moffitt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Collins
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
Soar into a high-stakes, atmospheric drama with The Clouded Sky, a gripping novel by Australian author John Iggulden. Published by Macdonald in London in 1965, this vintage hardback volume is a compelling find for collectors of modern mid-century fiction, high-flying adventure, and classic Australian storytelling. The narrative delivers a richly detailed, character-driven snapshot of personal ambition and shifting societal values, weaving a plot deeply embedded in the competitive and dangerous world of gliding and aviation. Iggulden masterfully balances the visceral thrill of flight with a grounded exploration of human relationship dynamics, post-war cultural expectations, and social realism. This collectible copy is an ex-library edition preserved in good condition, featuring a good page state with a previous owner's mark inside, safely housed in a worn and faded dust jacket that remains free of tears. It stands as a distinctive and highly desirable addition for any collection dedicated to 1960s Australian literature and classic adventure fiction.