The Possibility of an Island by Michel Houellebecq

The Possibility of an Island by Michel Houellebecq (Weidenfeld & Nicolson / 2005)

'Daniel is a highly successful stand-up comedian who has made a career out of playing outrageously on the prejudices of his public. But at the beginning of the twenty-first century, he has begun to detest laughter in particular and mankind in general. Despite this, Daniel is unable to stop himself believing in the possibility of love.

A thousand years on, war, drought and earthquakes have decimated the earth and Daniel24 lives alone in a secure compound – his only companion, a cloned dog named Fox. Outside, the remnants of the human race roam in packs, while Daniel24 attempts to decipher his predecessor’s history. In a nightmarish vision of the implosion of the modern world, he, like his predecessor attempts to fathom the meaning of love, sex, suffering and regret.'

First edition (full numberline) hardback. Some rubbing to top and bottom edges of dustjacket, particularlt to top inner flaps but otherwise very good condition. 

Pages: 346