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1957 On The Beach by Nevil Shute Vintage British Fiction Book 1st AU Edition

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1957 On The Beach by Nevil Shute Vintage British Fiction Book 1st AU Edition

Stephen Morris
By Nevil Shute
Published by Heinemann: Melbourne, London etc 1957 1st Australian Edition

" Set in the aftermath of a global nuclear war, On the Beach presents a quiet, devastating vision of humanity awaiting its final extinction as radioactive fallout slowly drifts south toward Australia, the last habitable refuge. Nevil Shute centres the narrative on ordinary people in Melbourne and nearby coastal towns—naval officers, scientists, families, and lovers—who continue their routines with dignity and restraint while confronting the certainty of death. Shute's restrained prose avoids sensationalism, instead emphasising emotional realism, moral courage, and the small human choices that acquire immense significance when time itself has become finite.

First published in Australia in 1957, this First Australian Edition carries particular resonance, as the novel is deeply rooted in Australian settings and sensibilities, from Melbourne streets to the beaches of Victoria. Shute's background in engineering and aviation lends technical plausibility to the scenario, while his humanistic focus transforms the novel into a powerful meditation on responsibility, denial, love, and quiet heroism in the nuclear age. This book would appeal especially to collectors of Australian literature, Cold War fiction enthusiasts, readers of dystopian classics, and admirers of thoughtful, character-driven novels with enduring moral weight."

General wear, chipping, fading and some loss to dustjacket with tape repairs to reverse side. Pages are clean and well presented. Contemporary inscription behind dustjacket flap. A decent copy in good overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 312 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, chipping, fading and some loss to dustjacket with tape repairs to reverse side. Pages are clean and well presented. Contemporary inscription behind dustjacket flap. A decent copy in good overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Nevil Shute
Publisher: Heinemann: Melbourne, London etc
Year Printed: 1957
Sub-subject: British Fiction