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This Perfect Day

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SKU:
1575
Condition:
Very Good – Clean, crisp, unmarked pages and tight, square binding. The dust jacket shows light browning, minor edge wear, and small chips/tears/stains, but remains intact with no significant flaws. Includes mylar protective jacket.
Format:
Hardcover, 309 pages
Publisher:
Random House, Inc., 1970
Edition:
First Edition, First Printing
In Ira Levin's chilling dystopian novel This Perfect Day, the reader is thrust into a seemingly perfect world where humanity's every move is controlled by a central authority, the "UniCorp", which dictates every detail of life, from relationships to daily routines. Set in a future where individuality is eradicated and emotions are suppressed through mandatory medication, the story follows the journey of a young man, Chip, who begins to question the true cost of utopia. As he unravels the secrets of the system that has created this "perfect" world, Chip discovers a deeper, unsettling truth about the nature of freedom and human existence. Thought-provoking and eerily prescient, This Perfect Day explores themes of control, conformity, and resistance, making it a powerful and enduring classic in the genre of speculative fiction.

In Ira Levin's chilling dystopian novel This Perfect Day, the reader is thrust into a seemingly perfect world where humanity's every move is controlled by a central authority, the "UniCorp", which dictates every detail of life, from relationships to daily routines. Set in a future where individuality is eradicated and emotions are suppressed through mandatory medication, the story follows the journey of a young man, Chip, who begins to question the true cost of utopia. As he unravels the secrets of the system that has created this "perfect" world, Chip discovers a deeper, unsettling truth about the nature of freedom and human existence. Thought-provoking and eerily prescient, This Perfect Day explores themes of control, conformity, and resistance, making it a powerful and enduring classic in the genre of speculative fiction.

Octavo, cloth backed boards, with gilt-stamped lettering.

Editorial Reviews

"A masterful work of fiction that invites readers to question the very nature of freedom and society. Levin’s chilling portrayal of a perfectly controlled world will leave you thinking long after the last page." —Publishers Weekly

"With his trademark suspense and psychological insight, Levin delivers a hauntingly realistic vision of a future where conformity is the ultimate goal. A must-read for fans of speculative fiction." —The New York Times

About the Author

Ira Levin (1929–2007) was a celebrated American author best known for his psychological thrillers and speculative fiction. With a writing career that spanned multiple decades, Levin's work often explored themes of control, manipulation, and the fragility of human nature. His notable novels include Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, and This Perfect Day, each of which became iconic in their respective genres. Levin's ability to craft suspenseful narratives with dark, satirical undertones earned him a prominent place in 20th-century literature. His sharp insights into societal anxieties continue to resonate with readers and critics alike, and his work remains widely regarded for its profound cultural and psychological depth.