Blackpool Vanishes (novel), (London: Faber, 1979; London: Panther, 1980 [pb]; London: Fontana Flamingo, 1988 [pb]).
Blackpool has been visited for years by tiny beings in flying saucers so small they are mistaken for spots before the eyes, invaders from inner rather than outer space. Only one local resident realises what’s going on and his reports, couched in verse, are not taken seriously by the Alien Beings Section of the Foreign Office until too late, when the whole resort is suddenly whisked away.
“Logic is stood on its head in the tradition of Swift.” (Financial Times) “This is mainstream literature . . . A smooth blend of satire, poetry and real imagination.” (Time Out)
Love this novel. Read this as a kid and have returned to re-read regularly in adulthood. Would love a kindle version so I don’t have to wear out my old paperback and more.
I’m so pleased that it has meant so much to you. I would love it to be in Kindle too! If your pb falls to pieces completely, let me know _ I might be able to replace it.
Best wishes,
Richard
Thanks Richard. I’m off to Blackpool at the weekend to visit family so i’ll be careful not to get myself shrunk.