John Bowen — After the Rain

London, Faber and Faber, 1958. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this science fiction novel in which an inventor starts the second Flood. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the scarce promotional wrap around band.'After the Rain' sees a devastating flood started by a lunatic inventor, a slightly satirical work which follows the survivors of the disaster.Written by John Bowen, a notable playwright and novelist. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper, and wrap around band. Externally, smart. Very light fading to the head and tail of the spine. A few spots to the fore edge. Minor edge wear to the dust wrappers, heavier to the head and tail of the spine, with a small closed tear to the tail of the spine. Wraps are very lightly age-toned with a few minor handling marks. Wraparound band is a little edge worn and age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good.