A beautiful hardback edition of one of the most subversive anti-war novels ever written - reading Catch-22 is a rite of passage. Set in the closing months of World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. His real problem is not the enemy - it is his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service.

If Yossarian makes any attempts to excuse himself from the perilous missions then he is caught in Catch-22: if he flies he is crazy, and doesn''t have to; but if he doesn''t want to he must be sane and has to. That''s some catch. ''The greatest satirical work in the English language'' Observer''Wildly original, brutally gruesome, a dazzling performance.

it will not be forgotten'' New York TimesVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience Heller's unique satirical perspective on the absurdity of war and military bureaucracy.
• Engage with a groundbreaking novel that has become a cultural touchstone.
• Explore the psychological toll of war on individuals through the eyes of Yossarian and his fellow airmen.
• Delve into a story filled with dark humor and original characters that challenge conventional notions of sanity and heroism.

About the Author

Joseph Heller is an acclaimed American author, best known for his satirical anti-war novel, Catch-22. He served in World War II, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing. Heller's work is characterized by its dark humor, biting social commentary, and exploration of the absurdities of war and bureaucracy. He is celebrated for his unique prose style and his ability to capture the anxieties of the modern era.