The Line Of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst, Picador, 2004, First Edition, First Impression Winner of the 2004 Man Booker Prize and number 38 on The Guardian's list of the 100 best books of the 21st Century, this story, set in Britain is in three parts, taking place in 1983, 1986 and 1987 and centres on the young gay protagonist, Nick Guest. There is near owner's name and date to the rear of the front board which is hidden by the front return of the dust jacket. The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is a crease mark to the top corner of the front board. The end papers and pages are free from marks and tears. The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in fine condition with no issues. Will be dispatched wrapped in bubblewrap and in a cardboard box.