The Splendid and the Vile Signed First Edition Reference

The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz (Crown, 2020) covers Churchill’s first year as prime minister — from May 1940 through May 1941 — during which London endured the German bombing campaign. Larson draws on diaries, intelligence reports, and personal accounts to create an intimate portrait of leadership during existential crisis, focusing not just on Churchill but on his family, advisors, and the ordinary Londoners who survived the Blitz.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first in jacket: $20–$45
• Unsigned first in jacket: $5–$10

Published during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book’s themes of resilience during crisis resonated powerfully — signed copies from virtual events and bookstore shipments are widely available.