Folio Archives 402: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 2004
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Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 2004
Heller’s novel about the incongruities of war is one of the iconic novels of the 20th. century. It is essentially an anti-war book that goes into the ridiculous minutiae that goes on behind the scenes and the details are taken from Heller’s own experiences in World War 2.
It is set on a fictional island off the coast of Italy that is home to an airfield and fleet of American bombers. The main character, Captain Yossarian, tries to rebel against unreasonable authority and the ridiculous and immoral demands put to the men, which results in numerous instances of mental instability and overall poor morale.
Madness is a recurring theme in the book – the madness of war itself and the madness that is induced in the participants.
It is an entertaining and bawdy read, and the theme is an ongoing one as war continues to plague the planet.
The xxix + 438 page book has a 17 page introduction by Malcolm Bradbury and a five page preface by the author. There are nine full page bound-in colour illustrations by Neil Packer. It is bound in pale khaki cloth and both covers are blocked with yellow, white and blue images. The cream endpapers are printed in blue with aircraft outlines. The blue slipcase measures 26x17.5cm.
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
Heller’s novel about the incongruities of war is one of the iconic novels of the 20th. century. It is essentially an anti-war book that goes into the ridiculous minutiae that goes on behind the scenes and the details are taken from Heller’s own experiences in World War 2.
It is set on a fictional island off the coast of Italy that is home to an airfield and fleet of American bombers. The main character, Captain Yossarian, tries to rebel against unreasonable authority and the ridiculous and immoral demands put to the men, which results in numerous instances of mental instability and overall poor morale.
Madness is a recurring theme in the book – the madness of war itself and the madness that is induced in the participants.
It is an entertaining and bawdy read, and the theme is an ongoing one as war continues to plague the planet.
The xxix + 438 page book has a 17 page introduction by Malcolm Bradbury and a five page preface by the author. There are nine full page bound-in colour illustrations by Neil Packer. It is bound in pale khaki cloth and both covers are blocked with yellow, white and blue images. The cream endpapers are printed in blue with aircraft outlines. The blue slipcase measures 26x17.5cm.
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
2adriano77
One of my favourite novels. I have this edition and while there's nothing wrong with it, I'd welcome a refresh.
3cyber_naut
>2 adriano77: have you thought about the Amaranthine essential edition? Still plenty of those in stock.
4Jeremy53
One of the first Folios I purchased in the ol’ membership model (one of my four books).
I remember thinking how great it was and showing it to people.
Love the actual content too - great energy throughout, and biting irony and absurdity.
I remember thinking how great it was and showing it to people.
Love the actual content too - great energy throughout, and biting irony and absurdity.
5adriano77
>3 cyber_naut:
I believe I came across this a while ago. It's quite nice but not sure I'd spend what they're asking for even the most basic edition. Thanks for the heads-up though.
I believe I came across this a while ago. It's quite nice but not sure I'd spend what they're asking for even the most basic edition. Thanks for the heads-up though.
