Shalimar the Clown. Signed by Salman Rushdie. First American Edition, First Printing. Random House. New York, 2005.

Sir Salman Rushdie brilliantly combines magical realism and the long histories of the Middle East and the West into compelling novels. In the 1980s, he established himself with critically acclaimed works like Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses. These works were also points of major controversy, making Rushdie one of the most imperiled authors of all time. He has faced numerous assassination attempts by Islamic extremists who view his work (primarily The Satanic Verses) as sacrilege. Yet Rushdie perseveres, as does his literature. In this volume, Shalimar the Clown, Rushdie provides a character-driven novel about a murder, an international family, and the origins of its titular character. Critics praised the work as one of Rushdie’s best. It is engaging and thoughtful, a great work of postcolonial fiction.

This first American edition, first printing is signed by Rushdie on the title page. It is in fine condition. In the original quarter cloth, fine. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, fine.

A fine signed first American edition by Salman Rushdie.