The Stepford Wives

5b Ira Levin. New York: Random House, 1972. First Edition. SIGNED.

Notes

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin is a psychological thriller and satirical novel published in 1972. It follows Joanna Eberhart, a photographer who moves with her family to the seemingly perfect suburban town of Stepford, Connecticut. While the town appears idyllic, Joanna begins to notice unsettling changes in the other women—once vibrant and independent, they have become eerily submissive, obsessed with housework and pleasing their husbands. As Joanna investigates, she uncovers a chilling secret beneath the town’s polished surface.

Levin uses the story to critique societal expectations of women, especially the pressure to conform to traditional domestic roles. Set during the rise of second-wave feminism, the novel reflects anxieties about the backlash against women’s liberation and autonomy. With its blend of science fiction and horror, The Stepford Wives remains a sharp, unsettling commentary on gender roles and the dark side of suburban conformity.

Description

Tan paper boards with cream canvas spine and gilt lettering on the spine. Original pictorial dust jacket. SIGNED on the title page. Very fine condition.