First Edition. Wraps. Slim 8vo.pp.64. Fiction. Folklore: "a collection of fascinating and illuminating tales in the tradition of Borges and Kafka, Aesop andthe Brothers Grimm." ISBN:0903400510. Signed presentation from the author: "To Dan Jacobson with best wishes, Cecil Helman 1986." Loosely inserted a short signed hand-written letter to Dan Jacobson, dated 26/3/86 "enclosing my little book of fables" and mentioning meeting at a P.E.N. Writers' Day. Dan Jacobson (1929�2014) was a South African novelist, short story writer, critic and essayist of Lithuanian Jewish descent. Cecil Helman (1944-2009) was a South African doctor, medical anthropologist, and author. Very good indeed. Seller Inventory # C67675

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Title: THE EXPLODING NEWS PAPER AND OTHER FABLES

Publisher: Menard, California

Publication Date: 1980

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signedes

Edition: 1st Edition

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