Saul Bellow-SEIZE THE DAY (1956)-1ST/1ST ED-FINE/NEAR FINE UNFADED DUSTJACKET

Description: SEIZE THE DAY Author: Bellow, Saul Title: SEIZE THE DAY Publication: New York: The Viking Press, 1956 Edition: First Edition Description: The Nobel Prize-winning author's fourth book, containing the title novella, three short stories, and a one-act play. "The title piece, a truncated novelette which is heavily introspective, concerns a New York Jew who has failed miserably in marriage, as he longs for love and respect from his proud physician father, and earns a livelihood as a salesman and investor. During the moment of recognition he realizes that his life, dependent as it is on the past, is a futile anachronism" (Kirkus Review, Nov.1, 1956). Basis for Fielder Cook's 1986 film adaptation, starring Robin Williams and Jerry Stiller. A superior copy of an exceedingly difficult title, prone to heavy wear, with the spine almost always faded. Frist Printing. Octavo (21cm); black paper and yellow cloth-covered boards, with titles stamped in black on spine and in blind on front cover; yellow topstain; dustjacket; [viii],211,[5]pp. Tiny ownership label of Black Sparrow Press publisher John K. Martin at lower edge of rear pastedown. Hint of sunning at crown, a handful of tiny foxed spots along front joint, else Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $3.00), with some trivial edge wear, with light dust-soil and some faint, scattered foxing to extremities, particularly along upper edge of rear flap and rear flap fold; a bright, Near Fine copy, the spine panel still a rich yellow, and no fading to the lettering. Seller ID: 4395 Subject: Books into Film, Literature, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 2200 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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