A LIVE DUST SHELL (First edition - first printing)
Nirago
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 11, 2000
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 11, 2000
About this Item
A first printing of the true first edition. Although not marked as such, this copy is from the library of leading feminist writer Germaine Greer, and is marked as such in pencil at the top of the front free endpaper (please see scans). ***Near fine in turquoise cloth-covered boards with black titles to the spine. The boards are clean and unmarked. No creases or tears. No bumps. Corners sharp. Flat spine with no reading lean. Spine tight. Page block edges clean. Internally also near fine, with no inscriptions except for the aforementioned pencil note. Pages clean without any foxing. No creases or tears. Paper stock not tanned. ***In a very good pink illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of $3.95. The dustwrapper is largely complete, but there is a large chip at the top edge of the back panel, but not affecting the text. There is also a closed tear in the middle of the spine. The dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at the extremities. No fading even to the spine colour. Dustwrapper bright. ***75 pages. 208mm x 144mm. ***'"Nirago" is the pen name of a young Armenian writer who was born in Teheran, Iran, in 1941. Since childhood he has been traveling, studying and living abroad. Wherever he went, he writes, "there always seemed to be a war going on." This early awareness of war's desolation led to Nirago's dedication to the cause of peace for all mankind, a cause which has greatly influenced his poetry, and a desire for a fuller life for all. A concentrated period of creativity brought to fruition this particular volume of verse, "A Live Dust Shell" containing reflections on current trends in the philosophical, political and psychological arenas of modern thought and crisis. If one man with courage can make a majority, then one group with vision can change the course of history.' (Quote taken from the back panel) ***'This collection of prose and poetry by Nirago is an assemblage of contagious ideas and images that provides an intriguing reading experience. "A LIve Dust Shell" contains many selections that should awaken response from poetry lovers everywhere, be they purist or rebelling non-traditionalist.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A near fine copy of the true first edition, albeit in a chipped dustwrapper, published in hardback in the USA by Pageant Press in 1970. Uncommon, especially in the UK. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 8829
Bibliographic Details
Title: A LIVE DUST SHELL (First edition - first ...
Publisher: Pageant Press International Corp., New York, USA
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Mark C. Johnston (Jacket design)
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
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