Title: The Tour
Author: David Ely
Publisher: Panther Books Limited (Granada Publishing)
Publication Date: 1973 Reprint (First published by Panther in 1969)
Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 0-586-02633-9 (Printed on back cover and spine as: 586 02633 9)
Description & Details:
A 1973 UK paperback edition of David Ely's provocative dystopian satire, The Tour. Blending dark suspense, military trial simulation, and speculative thriller themes, it offers a chilling look at manufactured experiences and imperialist decadence.
Synopsis:
Run by a strange, messianic dream-merchant in a fictional South American republic, "The Tour" offers its wealthy clients extreme, staged thrillsfrom night-long sexual adventures to orchestrated guerrilla attacks and staged iguana raids. But the special attraction is the ultimate anti-guerrilla weapon test. A biting, suspenseful satire praised by Anthony Burgess for its "real mastery and considerable originality."
Condition & Wear Report (Fair-to-Good Vintage Copy / Reading Copy):
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Front Cover: Illustrated cover shows noticeable surface wear, rubbing, age-discoloration, and creasing along the spine fold and corner tips.
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Spine: Intact and complete, but shows visible vertical reading creases, edge rubbing, and laminate wear.
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Rear Cover: Teal background with blue/yellow text. Damage note: Visible surface paper tear/peel at the top left corner where a sticker or tape was removed, along with edge scuffing and rubbing throughout.
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Pages & Edges: Interior pages display heavy, natural vintage age-toning/browning. Binding is secure with all pages intact.
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Markings Note: Inside dedication page features a boxed hand-written/stamped number ("7563") in blue ink covering the top margin.
Item Specifications
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Format: Vintage Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN: 0-586-02633-9
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Dimensions: Approx. 11.0 cm x 17.8 cm x 1.2 cm
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Weight: Approx. 115 grams (0.115 kg)
Note to Buyer: Photos show the exact item listed. This is a 1973 UK paperback edition. Please review all photographs carefully to inspect spine creasing, rear cover peeling, and interior pen markings before purchasing.
