Clouzot Marcel (57 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Translated by June P. Wilson and Walter B. Michaels. Minor edgewear. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. 8vo with DJ 315pp ". an allegory about the malaise infecting today's world . a Western Society which is about to lose its soul in its battle with te chnology" (jacket flyleaves). Originally published in France; translated by June P. Wilson and Walter B. Michaels. VG/VG in jacket (slight rubbing/few small nicks to jacket, slight soiling to foredge, paper label on front att ached endpaper). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First US Edition. Slight Edge Wear.

hardcover. first thus. 8vo 315pp. from front flap: "The people have fled teh countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear "the enemy"--an enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from without, but from within. From this beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves a fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West. THE WALLED CITY is an allegory about the malaise infecting today's world." #03199. Book VG: mild shelf wear to boards and spine, text clean, binding tight. DJ VG: mild age toning, rubbing. NOT clipped.

Hardcover. vg/vg, edges of dj a bit rubbed. Novel; 7196.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The people have fled the countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear the enemyan enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from the outside, but from within.From the beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves this fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West.The Walled City is an allegory about the malaise infecting todays world. In it Clouzot has created a Western Society which is about to lose its souls in its battle with technology. It would prefer to lay the blame on external enemies, but the sickness is withininside the walls. All the symptoms are there: the all-powerful state, Law & Order, the swollen Factory, the controlled Press, inflation and bad money, the ailing Church, the arrogance of Science, the ravages of Pollution, the deadening impact of the egalitarian society, even Feminismand the man of good will, its protagonist, who is trapped between the Law and his own conscience. When The Walled City was published in France it was called a great hallucinatory book and Clouzot was compared to Celine. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. The people have fled the countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear "the enemy"-an enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from the outside, but from within.From the beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves this fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West.The Walled City is an allegory about the malaise infecting today's world. In it Clouzot has created a Western Society which is about to lose its souls in its battle with technology. It would prefer to lay the blame on external enemies, but the sickness is within-inside the walls. All the symptoms are there: the all-powerful state, Law and Order, the swollen Factory, the controlled Press, inflation and bad money, the ailing Church, the arrogance of Science, the ravages of Pollution, the deadening impact of the egalitarian society, even Feminism-and the man of good will, its protagonist, who is trapped between the Law and his own conscience. When The Walled City was published in France it was called 'a great hallucinatory book' and Clouzot was compared to Celine.

Very good in lightly edgeworn dust jacket First Printing hardbound Translated by June P. Wilson and Walter B. Michaels.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 314 pages. 8.18x5.32x0.89 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Slightly cocked spine and a sticker on the front pastedown else very good in a very good dust jacket with tears and creasing.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Very Good. First Edition. (1st) Slightly smaller book, dark blue cloth spine and sides, purple boards very slightly faded at top edges front and back, dark blue inside covers and adjacent end papers, 315 lightly browned crisp pages. DJ glossy shades of blue with illustration of tower and people on front, b/w photo of Clouzot with parrot on back. DJ has light wear at top front tip and microtear close by, slight wear rubbed at spine top and bottom. Near Very Good DJ/Very Fine book.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

8vo. cloth-backed paper-covered boards. 162, (2) pages. Text in French. A fine copy. Third in a series of bibliographies of French literary works. Introductory comments. Arranged alphabetically by author. cloth-backed paper-covered boards.

Condition: Good. Original boards, gilt lettered spine, text in French, 8vo.

Broché. In-8 (18 x 27 cm.), revue en brochure éditeur, couverture illustrée, 82 pages, illustrations en noir et blanc dans le texte ; menus incidents sur les plats, coiffes, dos et coins légèrement frottés, intérieur frais, bon état général. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The people have fled the countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear the enemyan enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from the outside, but from within.From the beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves this fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West.The Walled City is an allegory about the malaise infecting todays world. In it Clouzot has created a Western Society which is about to lose its souls in its battle with technology. It would prefer to lay the blame on external enemies, but the sickness is withininside the walls. All the symptoms are there: the all-powerful state, Law & Order, the swollen Factory, the controlled Press, inflation and bad money, the ailing Church, the arrogance of Science, the ravages of Pollution, the deadening impact of the egalitarian society, even Feminismand the man of good will, its protagonist, who is trapped between the Law and his own conscience. When The Walled City was published in France it was called a great hallucinatory book and Clouzot was compared to Celine. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating title delves into the annals of French history, offering a curated collection of primary source documents from the 16th century. Centered around the tumultuous reigns of Charles IX and Henry III, these meticulously preserved accounts unveil the intricate political, religious, and social landscape of a nation on the cusp of profound transformation. The documents provide firsthand insights into royal edicts, parliamentary debates, and religious strife, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the era's defining events. Through a kaleidoscopic array of perspectives, this book elucidates the complexities of the French Wars of Religion, the rise and fall of powerful figures, and the enduring legacy of a period that indelibly shaped the destiny of France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. The people have fled the countryside. They have come by the thousands into the city. What it is they are fleeing they cannot say. They fear "the enemy"-an enemy whom they are certain will one day attack. One man sits beyond the gates watching. But when the true enemy attacks, he comes not from the outside, but from within.From the beginning, Marcel Clouzot weaves this fascinating contemporary fable that may be interpreted as a political statement or a philosophical summation of the future of the West.The Walled City is an allegory about the malaise infecting today's world. In it Clouzot has created a Western Society which is about to lose its souls in its battle with technology. It would prefer to lay the blame on external enemies, but the sickness is within-inside the walls. All the symptoms are there: the all-powerful state, Law and Order, the swollen Factory, the controlled Press, inflation and bad money, the ailing Church, the arrogance of Science, the ravages of Pollution, the deadening impact of the egalitarian society, even Feminism-and the man of good will, its protagonist, who is trapped between the Law and his own conscience. When The Walled City was published in France it was called 'a great hallucinatory book' and Clouzot was compared to Celine.

1 vol. in-8°, skivertex bordeaux bradel, titre doré en long au dos et sur le plat sup. Bon exemplaire. (2) ff., LII pp., pp. 5 à 162, (1) f. et 6 planches hors-texte en photogravure.[B05] Réimpression de l'édition originale de 1953. Ce guide compact est toujours fort utile pour les éditions des principaux écrivains de la période romantique, avec des descriptions succinctes mais suffisantes. La préface contient d'intéressantes considérations et conseils pour former une belle collection de livres.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. R150158637: 1956. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 20 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 56-Catalogue.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. R150158636: 1957. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 20 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 56-Catalogue.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of pieces chronicling the reign of Henri II (1547-1559) and his successors, François II, Charles IX, and Henri III, up to 1583. The author focuses on the social, religious, and political unrest that marked this period in France. The book provides insights into the motivations of key players in the French Wars of Religion, including the nobility, the monarchy, and the Catholic Church. The author also sheds light on the challenges faced by the French people during this turbulent time, including economic hardship, religious persecution, and political instability. Through its detailed examination of primary sources, this book offers a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of France during the 16th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.