London, Gollancz, 1963. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. First British edition. Inscribed by the author. Cat's Cradle is postmodern tour-de-force satire of contemporary society, speckled with science fiction. Owner's inscription above Vonnegut's inscription, some wear to the jacket corners, and spine tips and a little general handling wear. Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) is one of those rare writers bridging the gap between literary fiction and science fiction. He's best remembered for Slaughterhouse Five, along with Cat's Cradle and The Sirens of Titan. [11436, Hyraxia Books].