From Child prodigy to icon of the British stage, Coward's sharp, witty and beloved autobiography is considered a must-read for fans of English theatre.

A highly desirable, signed copy of Noel Coward's celebrated autobiography, Present Indicative, presented here as a housed in its original slipcase.

This limited edition copy is numbered 199 of 301 copies, flat signed to the title page by the author and presented in a slipcase, making it an excellent addition for collectors of twentieth-century literature, theatre history, and signed first editions.

Present Indicative is the first volume of Noël Coward's autobiography, originally published in 1937. In this engaging and characteristically witty memoir, Coward recounts his childhood, early theatrical experiences, and rapid rise to fame in London's theatre world during the 1910s and 1920s. The book traces his development from a determined child performer into one of the most successful playwrights, actors, composers, and entertainers of his generation.

Written with Coward's trademark charm, humour, and self-deprecating wit, the autobiography offers vivid portraits of the theatrical personalities, producers, actors, and social figures who shaped his career. Alongside stories of his early successes and setbacks, Coward provides fascinating insights into the glamorous and fast-moving world of British theatre between the wars.

Present Indicative is the first volume of Noel Coward's autobiography and offers a fascinating account of his early life and rise to prominence as one of Britain's most celebrated playwrights, actors and composers.

More than a straightforward memoir, Present Indicative captures the personality and voice that made Noël Coward an international cultural icon. It remains an essential work for collectors and readers interested in theatre history, literary autobiography, and one of the twentieth century's most celebrated playwrights.