Shame. Signed by Salman Rushdie. First Edition, First Printing. Jonathan Cape. London, 1983.

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, Shame, he provides another classic of postcolonial magical realism. It was just his third novel. It earned him yet more critical and commercial attention and set the stage for Satanic Verses. Shame remains one of Rushdie’s best works.

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

A fine signed first edition of Shame.