A striking deluxe edition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Erica Jongs groundbreaking classic

Before Hannah fromGirls, Anastasia Steele fromFifty Shades of Grey, and Carrie Bradshaw fromSex and the City, there was Isadora Wing, the uninhibited, outspoken protagonist of Erica Jongs revolutionary novel. First published in 1973,Fear of Flyingcaused a national sensation, fueling fantasies, igniting debates about women and sex, and introducing a notorious phrase to the English language. Forty years later, Isadoras honest and exuberant retelling of her sexual adventuresand misadventurescontinues to provoke and inspire, and stands as an iconic tale of self-discovery, liberation, and womanhood. With provocative cover art by illustrator Noma Bar, this special fortieth-anniversary edition will introduce a new generation of women to Jongs pioneering novel.