THE RAT (First UK edition - first impression)

Günter Grass (Translated by Ralph Manheim)

ISBN 10: 0436187728 / ISBN 13: 9780436187728

Published by Secker & Warburg, London, 1987

About this Item

First impression of the first UK edition, originally published in English translation by Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich in the USA also in 1987. Translated by Ralph Manheim. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. Head and tail of spine slightly creased. Back board slightly marked. Corners sharp. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Internally also near fine, with no inscriptions. Pages clean although the paper stock has tanned. No foxing. No creases or tears. ***In a very good illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £12.95 net - crossed out neatly in ink. Extremities of dustwrapper just very slightly rubbed. No chips or tears - just a light crease to the front flap of the dustwrapper. No fading. Dustwrapper bright. ***240mm x155mm. 358 pages. ***'Günter Grass's extraordinary imagination, combined with a master craftsman's eye for language and literary form, has repeatedly moulded stunningly memorable works from the most unlikely material - whether the dwarf drummer of Nazi Germany in "The Tin Drum" or a primeval talking fish in "The Flounder". Now - at the height of his considerable powers - Grass's skill may once again be seen in this his latest, most poignant work to date. "The Rat" is a brilliant, powerful new novel from one of the most significant writers of our time.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***First impression of the first UK edition, in its original illustrated dustwrapper, in nice collectable condition. We also have listed the first American edition of "The Rat", which is uncommon to find 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE RAT (First UK edition - first impression)
• Publisher: Secker & Warburg, London
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0436187728
• ISBN 13: 9780436187728
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Peter Dyer (dustwrapper design)
• Edition: First UK Edition
• Printing: First Impression
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Editions
  • Literature in Translation

About this title

Synopsis

The Rat Grass, Gunter and Manheim, R.

About the Author

GÜNTER GRASS (1927–2015), Germany's most celebrated contemporary writer, attained worldwide renown with the publication of his novel The Tin Drum in 1959. A man of remarkable versatility, Grass was a poet, playwright, social critic, graphic artist, and novelist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1999.