{"product_id":"interview-with-the-vampire-first-uk-edition","title":"Interview with the Vampire (First UK Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare first UK printing of Rice's debut and most famous classic. In fine condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe novel that is \"almost single-handedly responsible for the image of vampires that dominates pop culture today\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1976 as Rice's debut novel, and based on a short story written by Rice in 1968. Famously, Rice finished the 338-page manuscript in five weeks. This book released to a mixed critical reception, and low sales led to the book failing commercially. Despite this, Rice was offered the chance to make a sequel, which saw a much more positive release, selling more than 75,000 copies in its first printing. The third in the series became an instant best seller, topping the New York Times Bestseller list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the poor reception upon release, first editions of \u003cem\u003eInterview with a Vampire \u003c\/em\u003eare quite scarce. The later cult following that built for the series pushed these copies into a highly collectible status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: fine. \u003c\/strong\u003eDust jacket unclipped and fine, colours bright and beautiful. Some very faint markings and minor creasing at edges of fold-ins. Front endpaper has a marking from former adhesive. Contents fine, clean, bright, and fresh. A stunning copy of one of the most famous vampire horror novels in literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst UK edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Raven Books, (1976). 8vo. Original black hardcover in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: [vi], 372.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anne Rice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47915873566963,"sku":"1110002922329","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/b1021cea-6e91-4de0-a2d5-904c1b691bf5.png?v=1761541548","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/interview-with-the-vampire-first-uk-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}