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| Book Title | Watership Down |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Richard Adams |
| Publisher | Avon Books |
| Published | 1974 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good pre-owned vintage copy. Moderate shelf and edge wear with cover creasing, age toning, and corner wear consistent with an older mass market paperback. Binding remains intact and pages are complete and readable. |
| Condition | Good |
When the young rabbit Fiver foresees the destruction of their warren, he convinces his brother Hazel and a small band of rabbits to flee in search of a new home. Their perilous journey takes them across the English countryside, where they face predators, hostile warrens, and the constant struggle for survival. Guided by courage, friendship, and hope, the rabbits must build a new society while confronting the tyrannical General Woundwort and his formidable Efrafan warren.
EugeneBookStore Summary
A timeless masterpiece of modern fantasy, Watership Down combines epic adventure with unforgettable characters and richly imagined mythology. Richard Adams transformed the simple story of rabbits seeking a home into an enduring tale of leadership, freedom, sacrifice, and survival. Equally beloved by adults and younger readers, it remains one of the most influential fantasy novels ever written and a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature.
Collector Notes
Originally published in 1972, Watership Down won both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, quickly becoming an international bestseller. This 1975 Avon mass market paperback is one of the early American paperback printings and is sought after by collectors of vintage fantasy paperbacks. The novel has inspired an acclaimed animated film, television adaptations, graphic novels, and continues to rank among the greatest fantasy novels ever written.
Awards
Carnegie Medal (1972)
Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize (1972)
