THE RAT (First UK edition - first impression)

Günter Grass (Translated by Ralph Manheim)

ISBN 10: 0436187728 / ISBN 13: 9780436187728

Edité par Secker & Warburg, London, 1987

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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 just slightly creased. Top and bottom edged of boards very slightly faded. 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 is unpriced (possibly an export edition). Extremities of dustwrapper just slightly rubbed. There is a 2cm closed tear at the bottom edge of the back panel. No chips. 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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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: THE RAT (First UK edition - first impression)
• Éditeur: Secker & Warburg, London
• Date de parution: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0436187728
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780436187728
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Illustrateur: Peter Dyer (dustwrapper design)
• Édition: First UK Edition
• Impression: First Impression
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • First Editions
  • Literature in Translation

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A female rat engages the narrator in a series of dialogues-convincingly demonstrating to him that the rats will inherit a devastated earth. Dreams alternate with reality in this story within a story within a story. Translated by Ralph Manheim. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book