A monumental satire denouncing the reality of life in the Soviet Union by dissident author and academic Alexander Zinoviev (1922-2006), The Yawning Heights became a worldwide sensation when it was first published outside the USSR in 1976, leading to Zinoviev\'s eventual expulsion and exile from his homeland until 1999.1st British edition hardback w/ unclipped dust jacket in fair to acceptable condition. Light blue board covers w/ gilt lettering on the spine. Wear marks (tanning and foxing) on jacket and page edges (see images for more detail). Previous owner\'s initials dated \'1984\' on the first page.