The first rule of fight club is….you don’t talk about fight club The first US edition of this cult novel from 1996, adapted into the 1999 film starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. Palahniuk first released the book as a short story in a longer compilation, before making it into a longer novel. The film massively boosted sales of the book, which had been relatively niche (though well-reviewed) prior to the big-screen adaptation. Hardback, published by W.W. Norton in 1996. First edition, first impression. In near-fine condition with original jacket and free from any writing or inscriptions.