This play was David Mercer\'s first West End success. Like John Osborn, he was preoccupied largely with social problems. His plays were often considered too controversial for West End audiences and his reputation at the time was built largely on the plays that he had written or adapted for television.Unclipped dustjacket has some chips and wear, and an old price sticker on the front. Pale grey boards in very good condition. Small stain to fore edge; pages otherwise in very good condition.