Something Wicked This Way Comes

6b,  Ray Bradbury, FIRST UK edition 1963

Notes

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a dark fantasy novel by Ray Bradbury, published in 1962. The story follows two 13-year-old boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, whose lives are turned upside down when a sinister carnival arrives in their small town. Led by the enigmatic and malevolent Mr. Dark, the carnival preys on the fears and desires of the townspeople. The novel explores themes of good versus evil, the loss of innocence, and the power of friendship, set against the eerie and haunting backdrop of a seemingly idyllic American town. Bradbury's poetic prose and rich imagination make the book a timeless classic of speculative fiction.

Description

Brown boards with silver tooling on spine, dust jacket, pristine condition.