DAHL, Roald; Quentin BLAKE (illustrator). Matilda. London: Jonathan Cape.1988.
8vo. Publisher’s red cloth lettered in gilt to spine, dust-jacket illustrated by Quentin Blake with printed price of £8.50 to front flap; pp. 240, illustrations throughout by Quentin Blake; slight pushing to top edge of jacket, lightly pushed to spine ends; near fine.
First edition, first impression of Dahl’s tale of the avid reader, Matilda, with wonderful illustrations by Quentin Blake.
One of the most beloved children’s books of the twentieth century, Matilda, the final novel to be published during the author’s lifetime. The story follows Matilda, misunderstood by her parents, but encouraged by her kind teacher Miss Honey. As she begins to confront the injustices around her, Matilda discovers she possesses the power of telekinesis. Adapted for the screen in 1996, in 2010 the Royal Shakespeare Company premiered the musical in Stratford-Upon-Avon, later transferring to the West End.
SKU: 2125367