The dystopian classic reimagined with cover art by Shepard Fairey
1984 George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece depicts a terrifying vision of a totalitarian state. With the iconic cover by Shepard Fairey, this edition is the perfect addition for lovers of classic literature.
Description
Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, the main city of Airstrip One. Big Brother’s gaze is everywhere, and the Thought Police record every form of betrayal. When Winston falls in love with Julia, he discovers that life can be more than coldness and control. Together, they begin to question the Party’s authority, despite the ever-present surveillance. The story highlights the fight against abuse of power and the preservation of individual freedom in the face of oppression.
First published in 1949, it still remains 1984 a timeless work within the science fiction genre and contains themes that are still relevant today.
Product specifications
- Author: George Orwell
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication date: 2008-07-03
- Number of pages: 336
- ISBN: 9780141036144
- Theme: Classic science fiction
- BISAC: FICTION / Science Fiction / General
About the author
Eric Arthur Blair (1903–1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an influential British writer and journalist. His political allegories such as Animal Farm and the dystopian 1984 established his worldwide fame. Orwell’s body of work also includes works such as Burmese Days, Down and Out in Paris and London and Homage to Catalonia.