VIDAL, Gore “Creation” [Heinemann, 1981] Signed 1st UK Edition

VIDAL, Gore. Creation.

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1981. First British edition. 8vo. Signed by the author on the title page and inscribed “Bob & Jack / Any / Gore Vidal.” Publisher’s burgundy cloth in original dust jacket. Minor shelf wear and light rubbing to jacket; text clean and bright with a firm binding. Near Fine.

Creation is Vidal’s sweeping historical novel set in the 5th century BCE, following the Persian diplomat Cyrus Spitama as he travels across the ancient world. Through encounters with figures such as the Buddha, Confucius, and Socrates, Vidal explores the competing philosophical and religious traditions that shaped early civilizations. The novel reflects Vidal’s interest in the intersection of politics, religion, and power, presenting a wide-ranging meditation on the intellectual foundations of the ancient world.