Acid Test by Simon John, Signed (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED, INSCRIBED AND DATED TO ACTOR KHIGH DHIEGH. SCARCE SIGNED. IN A GOOD EDGE WORN AND CHIPPED DUST JACKET. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. First Edition. Inscribed by John Simon on the half-title: "Youthful indiscretions to be sure, but bound to be a fine example of literary curiousities in a few centuries or so". The first collection by "one of the nation's most erudite, vitriolic and vilified culture critics, who illuminated and savaged a remarkable range of plays, films, literature and art works and their creators for more than a half-century" (New York Times). Simon (1925-2019) wrote arts criticism for a variety of publications, including a 36-year tenure as theatre critic for New York magazine. Octavo: 288 p. Original gray paper-covered boards over a white cloth spine, with black-stamped titles and decorations. Tiny bump along the bottom edge of the front board. The dust jacket is a little toned along the extremities. Better than very good.