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| Book Title | Watership Down |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Richard Adams |
| Publisher | Avon Books |
| Published | 1975 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good pre-owned vintage copy. Moderate shelf and edge wear with light cover wear, age toning, and minor corner wear consistent with a well-read paperback. Binding is solid and pages are clean with no obvious writing or highlighting. |
| Condition | Good |
Fiver, a young rabbit blessed with frightening visions, foresees the destruction of his home. Guided by his brother Hazel, a small band of rabbits escapes into the unknown countryside in search of a safe new warren. Along the way they battle predators, hostile rabbit societies, and impossible odds while forging friendships, creating legends, and fighting for freedom against the tyrannical General Woundwort.
EugeneBookStore Summary
A landmark of modern fantasy, Watership Down is far more than an animal adventure. Richard Adams crafted an epic tale of courage, leadership, loyalty, sacrifice, and hope that has captivated readers for over fifty years. Rich with its own mythology, language, and unforgettable characters, it remains one of the most beloved fantasy novels ever written and continues to attract new generations of readers.
Collector Notes
First published in 1972, Watership Down became an international bestseller after winning the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. This later Avon paperback features the iconic rabbit portrait cover and notes Richard Adams as the author of Tales from Watership Down, making it a desirable edition for readers seeking one of the classic cover designs from the 1980s.
Awards
Carnegie Medal (1972)
Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize (1972)
