Lord of the Flies

by Golding, William

  Even though Lord of the Flies is a frequent submission on any banned books list, many high school students are first introduced to this classic piece of literature in their freshman English class. Using very young protagonists set in a harsh, wild environment, author William Golding's disturbing and engaging novel addresses the themes of human nature and personal welfare, often resulting in violence and murder. Despite its controversial subject matter, it is often considered one of the best novels of the 20th Century. Lord of the Flies turned Golding into a household name, and although Lord of the Flies was his most popular book, he remained a successful author long after its publication. In fact, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983, where he remarked that he sought to “...illuminate the human condition in the world of today” through his novels.Published in 1954 in London by Faber and Faber, Lord of the Flies has sold over millions of copies worldwide. It has been translated into many languages, including Basque and Catalan. Evidently, even though the book focuses on the trials and tribulations of twelve young boys, the themes and archetypes resonate with all readers. 

First Edition Identification

 First printings of the book feature the iconic jungle theme artwork on the dust jacket. Careful observers will note that the stick figures of the boys blend almost seamlessly into the wild and untamed environment around them, which was undoubtedly a very specific choice by the artist. Because of Golding's fame and influence as a writer, signed first printings are of Lord of the Flies are quite valuable, sometimes pricing as high as $30,000. 

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Lord of the Flies - E M Forster's Copy with original hand-written letter from Golding
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by Golding, William

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1954
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London: Faber, 1954. A first edition, first printing published by Faber in 1954. A fine book with just a little toning to the pages. White titles on red cloth very clear and bright. No inscriptions. In a very good clipped wrapper with some light internal reinforcement to the spine. Spine browned, with a little wear to the extremities. Accompanied… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

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by Golding, William

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1954
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London: Faber & Faber Ltd, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. First edition, first printing in first state jacket priced at 12s 6d net. 248pp. Original red cloth with white spine lettering. Very Good with stains and slight bowing to boards, light foxing to edges, in original dust jacket with some offsetting from tape on verso and… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies: with an introduction by Stephen King

Lord of the Flies: with an introduction by Stephen King

by Golding, William

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1954
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London: Faber and Faber, 1954. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition, first printing. An advance presentation copy inscribed by William Golding to his next-door neighbors and dated ten days before publication, reading "To Mr and Mrs Nelles with the author's regards 7/9/54" with his name not signed. Bound in original red cloth with titles in white on… Read more about this item
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by William Golding

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Faber paper covered edition of the cult classic about a group of children trapped on an island. Cover in poor condition and previous owners name to title page. 223 pp. Book in good clean condition otherwise.
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The Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

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1955
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Stated First American Edition, Coward-McCann, 1955. In fine condition, clean and unmarked, boards are bright and without wear or bumping, spine is straight and secure, small book store tag on free front end page "The Personal Book Shop Boston". The dust jacket has a 1.5" x 1.5" piece missing at the top right corner of the front panel, slight wear… Read more about this item
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Reprint
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1987
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Paperback
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0571084834
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London, Boston: Faber and Faber 1987. 8vo. 223 pp. Reprint signed by the Author. Pictorial paperback. Minor sunning and marks to the binding. Binding firm with minor toning to the edges of the leaves. Signature of William Goldman to the title page. 0571084834 . Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 1987.
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by GOLDING, WILLIAM

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1955
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LONDON: FABER & FABER. BOUND IN CRISP, RED CLOTH WITH BRIGHT, WHITE TITLES TO SPINE, THIS HARDCOVER FIRST EDITION, THIRD IMPRESSION IS VG IN VG JACKET(UNCLIPPED). 248pp WITH 12 CHAPTERS AND CLEAN ENDPAPERS, REALLY SHARPLY CORNERED, CRISP PRESENTATION, DESERVING OF FINE CATEGORY, APART FROM RUBBER STAMP ALREADY MENTIONED AND SLIGHT SUNNING IN BAND ONE INCH WIDE AGAINST FORE-EDGE OF FRONT… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies

by Golding, William

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1955-01-01
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Coward-McCann, 1955-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Hardcover, Stated First Edition, 1955 Coward-McCann 243 pages. Near Fine, in a VG+ DJ. Tan cloth spine with green titles over green patterned cloth boards - corners sharp. A touch of shelf/edge wear and a small closed tear to the front panel of the unclipped DJ - now… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies: Golding William

Lord of the Flies: Golding William

by Golding, William

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by William Golding

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1962
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Lord of the Flies (Abridged Audio Edition)

by William Golding

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1997
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UNITED STATES: Penguin Audio, 1997. Audio Book. Very Good. AUDIO CASSETTE. 2 NEW AUDIO CASSETTES. BRAND NEW in the shrink wrap. Just a bit of shelf wear. Enjoy this Brand New AUDIO CASSETTE performance..
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Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

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1954
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UK: Faber, 1954. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Cloth. Very Good ++/Very Good++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition 2nd Imp 1954. Same format, jacket design as the 1st Edition and published in the same year as the 1st Edition. Includes the very rare wrap around belly band. Book is very good++ and very… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies

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LORD OF THE FLIES

by Golding, William

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1955
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London: Faber and Faber, 1955. First Edition, Third Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 248 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine tan with black lettering. Dust jacket protected in mylar covering, with price uncut: "12s 6d net". Minor shelf wear. Sun fading and some soiling to dust jacket. Some chipping along edges. Sticker of previous bookseller… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

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Lord of the Flies

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1954
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London: Faber and Faber Ltd, 1954. first. hardcover. near fine/very good. First edition, second impression, as stated on copyright page. Book near fine, tiny dent and tear at top of spine, small discoloration from cover at top of front paste-down and front free end paper. Dust jacket very good with some minor wear, tanning on spine and partial… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

by Golding, William

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First American edition
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1955
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New York: Coward-McCann, Inc, 1955. First American edition. Hardcover. Orig. quarter tan cloth spine stamped in green and darker striated tan and black cloth. Fine in fine dust wrapper. 243 pages. 21 x 14 cm. First American of the British classic named to Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list of English-language novels published during the 20th century. GEKOSKI & GROGAN… Read more about this item
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Lord of the Flies: New Educational Edition

Lord of the Flies: New Educational Edition

by Golding, William

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0571295711
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