Christopher Gray, Leaving the 20th Century

London, Free Fall Publication, 1974. Scarce first edition. Softcover, 25.5 x 20.5 cm, 167 pp. The first English-language anthology of Situationist writings. Contains articles first published in Internationale Situationniste, with 2 additional essays by Gray (who was himself a member of S.I.).

The publication was advocated by Punk godfather Malcolm McLaren and Jamie Reid, who did the graphic design. Label affixed to rear wrapper quotes John Berger describing the S.I. as 'one of the most lucid and pure political formations of the 60s'. Minor blemish on opening pages, some rubbing on covers, else fine. Added is the 2nd edition with a new preface by Richard Parry. London, Rebel Press, 1998. Softcover, 29.5 x 21 cm, 136 pp. Clean copy. (total 2)