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Published by MacMillan, London, 1960
- Softcover
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Add to basketSoft Cover. Condition: Very Good. 134 pages; Owner's Name I pages.
Published by MacMillan, London, 1957
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Add to basketSoft Cover. Condition: Very Good. 158 pages.; Owner's Name I pages.
Published by E.J. Arnold & Sons, Leeds, UK, 1943
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- First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 6th Impression. 114pp., green paper boards. Numerous photos. Foreword by Arthur Newell. Inscribed on the title page "To Edward R. Murrow Esq./with grtatitude from/Edward H. Carter/24 Feb. 1946" Slight wear, spine bottom lightly bumped. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Published by Macmillan and Co., 1953
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Add to basketCondition: Fair. 1953. No Edition Remarks. 124 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Black, white and red illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Bindi…ng remains firm. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.
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Published by Edward Arnold & Son Ltd., 1111
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Add to basketCondition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 112 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white plates. Book 4. Clean pages and plates with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Minor water staining to top edges textblock. Binding remains firm. Boar…ds have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Lettering is darkened. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Boards are bowed. Visible wear marks to boards.
Published by E. J. Arnold & Son Ltd., Leeds, United Kingdom
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. No date and edition stated. Numerous b/w plates, wear to head and tail of spine and top corners of cover, minor chipping to bottom corners of cover, text and illustrations clean and tight. Used.
Published by Macdonald & Co, London, 1949
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. 12mo. Ex-library with usual stamps and labels, library rebind in charcoal cloth with gilt lettering on spine. A good clean copy. Immediate despatch from the UK. Book.
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Published by Macmillan and Co., 2026
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition paperback. So…me fading to the spine. A clean and securely bound copy for it's age. Book 1 ONLY.
Published by Macdonald & Co
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Add to basketCondition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Year of publication not stated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2…50grams, ISBN.
Published by Macdonald & Co
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Add to basketCondition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Year of publication not stated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.
Published by Macdonald & Co
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Add to basketCondition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Year of publication not stated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN.
Published by Macdonald & Co
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Add to basketCondition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Year of publication not stated. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,3…00grams, ISBN.
Published by Macmillan, London, 1963
- Hardcover
Seller: Neil Shillington: Bookdealer/Booksearch, hobe sound, FL, U.S.A.Neil Shillington: Bookdealer/Booksearch
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Published by MacMillan and Co, 1956
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1956. No Edition Stated. 213 pages. Blue pictorial dust jacket over beige cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild shelf…wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Clipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking. Light tanning to spine and edges.
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Published by Unstated, 1111
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. No edition remarks. 24 pages. Paperback book with blue cover. Contains colour illustrations throughout. Bright and clean pages. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Rusted staples, p.11-14 are detached but still present. Paper cover has mild edge wear with mild corner curling. Mild scratching and… marking to boards.
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Published by Macmillan and Co, London, UK, 1958
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- First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. 1st Edition. x, 190pp. Cream cloth-covered boards; red design on front, red titles on front and spine. Spine sun faded, bumped spine heel. Text block edges starting to tan. Previous owner's details blind embossed on front free endpaper. Internally neat, clean, bright a…nd tight. No dust jacket. 12mo. Introduces the reader to the ingredients for the study and practice of drama, and for a living (dramatic) introduction to literature and legend. Littlewood, W (illustrator).
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Published by Macmillan And Co, London, 1954
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Seller: Dodman Books, Morston, United KingdomDodman Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Occasional foxing, otherwise, all VG. Pictorial covers. Others in series also available. This is a charity sale on behalf of Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 12mo. 130pp. Barbara Bradley (illustrator).
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Published by Macmillan And Co, London, 1954
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Occasional foxing, moreso to title page. Otherwise, all good. Pictorial covers. Others in series also available. This is a charity sale on behalf of Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 12mo. 130pp. Kathleen Burrell (illustrator).
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Published by Macmillan And Co, London, 1953
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- First Edition
Seller: Dodman Books, Morston, United KingdomDodman Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Occasional foxing. moreso to title page. Otherwise, all good. Pictorial covers. Others in series also available. This is a charity sale on behalf of Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 12mo. 124pp. E M Ingall (illustrator).
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Published by E J Arnold
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. No date. Card covers. 23 pages. Previous owner's name dated 1950. Children's school reader of the 1950's era. Black and white photographic illustrations. One of a series. Scarce. Good condition. Baker, V. A. ( Photographs By ) (illustrator).
Published by E. J. Arnold & Son, 1942
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: BookLovers of Bath, Peasedown St. John, BATH, United KingdomBookLovers of Bath
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Add to basketHardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condition: Fair. Condition Notes: Mildly bumped at head & tail of spine and corners, boards slightly soiled. Internally bright and clean; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Green boards with red titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 9" x 5¾" (0.4 kg); pp 114; Preface by Arthur Newell; Il…lustrated with black and white photographs. Maps to the endpapers. Includes a plate section at the rear entitled "The American Story Picture Supplement". || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #145898 ||.
Published by Arnold, 1942
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Seller: Hessay Books, York, United KingdomHessay Books
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 114pp, green cloth covered boards. Endpaper maps. B + w photographs. Original owner's name on title page and shelf mark, otherwise internally clean. Foreword by Prof. Arthur Newell. Interesting wartime history of the USA.
Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd, London, 1965
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Seller: Redruth Book Shop, Cornwall, United KingdomRedruth Book Shop
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good condition turquoise pictorial boards showing title etc clearly on front board and on spine, no DJ. 308 pages good and clean with clear print. No foxing. Name of school stamped inside front boards. 'The very kind reception given to my Dramatic New Testament Books and the promp…tings of many friends have encouraged me to write a similar dramatic version of the Old Testament. The present book takes the Old Testament story as far as the death of Solomon, which seems to me to be a natural place to make a break.
Published by E J Arnold & Sons Ltd
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Poor. Hard cover navy blue cloth bds, Poor, orange lettering to upper bd, spine has pieces missing and is cracked and split, corners rubbed, contents clean and sound, b/w illusts, hinge cracked at contents pge, pp112, last two pges corner missing, does not detract from text, school stamp to front pastedown.
Published by Macmillan, 1959
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Seller: Green Meadow Books, Penzance, United KingdomGreen Meadow Books
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. A super introduction to Drama, and a bookful of plays, beautifully illustrated by Lilian Chivers. Enough to keep a Drama Class occupied for a whole year! Attractive pictorial cloth. Lilian Chivers (illustrator).
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Published by Philip, 1958
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Add to basketCondition: Used. In an era where literary adaptations were all the rage, GH Holroyd?s 1958 offering, "Plays from Literature - Uncle Tom?s Cabin," struts onto the scene with all the bravado of a particularly enthusiastic school drama club. One might say this book attempts to capture the soul of Harriet Beecher Stowe?s seminal wor…k, but one would likely be putting a tad too much faith in its ability to do so without bursting into melodrama or an ill-timed song-and-dance number. Published by Philip?a name that has undoubtedly seen better days?this tome is a veritable relic. The cover, a charmingly faded affair, hints at the grand ambitions of a bygone era where literary adaptations were executed with all the subtlety of an amateur theatrical performance. Inside, one might find that Holroyd?s interpretations are as quirky as the book?s condition?well-loved, perhaps a bit dog-eared, and definitely in need of a sturdy bookshelf that can withstand the weight of history and the occasional existential crisis. Uncle Tom?s Cabin, a work that has stirred conversations and controversies since its original publication, is certainly not short on material. Holroyd, in his infinite wisdom?or perhaps fortuitous folly?seems determined to wrestle the complexities of slavery and morality into a theatrical format that leaves us wondering if it?s a drama, a farce, or a desperate plea for attention. The author?s interpretations invite the reader to ponder the nature of humanity, while simultaneously making one question whether a stage production is the appropriate venue for such weighty themes. Within the pages, you?ll uncover a curious fusion of earnest sentiment and unintentional comedy. Holroyd may have envisioned lofty ideals, but one can?t help but chuckle at the awkward dialogue and melodramatic stage directions that threaten to turn profound moments into something resembling a farcical reality show. Expect plenty of characters who are either painfully earnest or wildly caricatured?because why not inject a dash of absurdity into the tragic? After all, comedy and tragedy are just two sides of the same coin, or so they say. Condition: Used, which is a polite way of saying this book has lived a full life, possibly involving several unsupervised readings in park benches, damp basements, or poorly lit coffee shops. The pages might have yellowed slightly, giving it the air of a cherished relic, while the cover may sport a few scuffs and stains that tell tales of its adventurous escapades. There?s a distinct charm in the markings of a book that has been around the block?like the dog-eared pages that have braved the elements, this book has absorbed the emotions of its previous owners?both joy and despair. For those brave enough to venture into the theatrical adaptations of such a weighty classic, Holroyd invites you to consider the following rewards: The thrill of dissecting awkward interpretations of famous lines. A nostalgia trip through the lens of 1950s British theatre. Endless fodder for discussions on the appropriateness of adaptations. A potential new appreciation for unadapted literature. The curious satisfaction of owning a book that is both bizarre and historically significant. So, whether you?re a theatre aficionado, a literature lover, or simply someone with an inexplicable penchant for peculiar second-hand finds, "Plays from Literature - Uncle Tom?s Cabin" promises to be a delightful oddity in your collection, as sold by Crappy Old Books. Embrace the quirks and let this book find its rightful place on your shelf?preferably next to something a little more stable, just in case its theatrical ambitions get out of hand.
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Published by Philip, 1958
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Add to basketCondition: Used. Ah, "Plays from Literature - Great Expectations" by GH Holroyd, a title that promises to whisk you away through the annals of classic literature and yet somehow lands squarely in the realm of bewilderment. Published by Philip in the heady year of 1958, this curious tome seems to invite readers to ponder the ques…tion: why turn a perfectly good novel into a play when one could simply watch the world go by on a dreary Tuesday afternoon? Perhaps it was an attempt to serve up literature in bite-sized, theatre-friendly morsels, or maybe just a ploy to keep the local drama clubs well-stocked in script options for the next decade. If only a play could capture the essence of Pip, Miss Havisham, and that pesky convict, Magwitch?well, one can only hope, can?t one? The book is a treasure trove of theatrical shenanigans, offering readers an opportunity to bask in the glory of one of Charles Dickens? most beloved works while simultaneously grappling with the inevitable disappointment of seeing how the stage fared against his rich prose. One can practically hear the thespian lamenting the loss of Dickens? lush descriptions and vibrant character thoughts as they struggle to convey the emotional depth of a character who has been distilled into stage directions and dialogue. It?s like taking a sumptuous roast dinner and reducing it to a single, sad cracker on a paper plate. Holroyd?s adaptation might be the answer to a riddle no one asked. One wonders if he sought to challenge the very fabric of theatre itself or merely provide fodder for the next generation of drama students who need to fill their portfolios with something, anything, that isn?t a modern monologue about existential dread. The irony of this book lies in its very existence: a testament to the belief that anything can be made into a performance piece, no matter how utterly ill-suited. It?s the kind of book that invites you to consider whether we should applaud or pity the efforts of those who dare to translate the written word into spoken theatre. For those who are keen on a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a play that may never have graced the stage?or if it did, perhaps only at a two-bit community theatre?this book offers a delightful glimpse. Imagine a world where actors grapple with wooden staging, awkward pauses, and a set that bears a striking resemblance to someone?s garden shed. It?s an experience that may lead you to question every performance you?ve ever attended, and we all know that theatre is best when it?s fraught with chaos, isn?t it? But there?s more! This book is not just a script; it?s a veritable list of things one might contemplate while holding it in their hands. To wit, you might ponder: How many cups of tea did Holroyd consume while crafting this masterpiece? What would Dickens think of this interpretation? (And would he care to add to the dialogue?) Is it possible to stage a classic without completely butchering its soul? Will anyone ever perform it? And if they do, will it be a triumph or a travesty? What are the odds that this book will end up as a prop in a more successful play? Condition: Used, but one might argue that it has aged like fine wine?if fine wine were a bit sour and left open on the counter for a fortnight. The pages might show signs of wear and tear, much like the emotions of those forced to act out these scenes. A few dog-eared corners hint at someone?s attempt to mark ?the good parts,? while the cover exhibits what can only be described as charmingly distressed. It?s a book that whispers tales of its past, begging to be picked up by a brave soul willing to trudge through the mire of theatrical interpretation. In conclusion, if you?re searching for accessible literature that will leave your literary cravings unfulfilled and your appreciation for the original text enhanced, look no further than this gloriously quirky edition, available at Crappy Old Books. After all, who wouldn?t want to own a piece of dramatic history, even if it might be more suited for a whimsical coffee table or as a conversation starter at the next gathering of your most pretentious friends.
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Published by Philip, 1958
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Add to basketCondition: Used. Welcome to the curious world of "Plays from Literature - Sila Marner," a delightful tome from 1958 that attempts to transform the dense fog of literary classicism into the lofty heights of drama. Authored by the illustrious GH Holroyd?who, rumor has it, had more ideas than he had ink?this book offers a theatrica…l twist on George Eliot?s notable tale of a misanthropic weaver and his unexpected redemption. Perhaps it was Holroyd?s way of suggesting that even the most dour characters can be dressed up for a stage performance, thus proving that every cloud of melancholia has a silver lining made of sequins and footlights. Published by Philip, a name that just screams ?trustworthy,? this edition is a well-thumbed relic of bygone days. One can only imagine the charming dinner parties where this book was brandished, pages fanned like a deck of cards, with guests wondering if it?s a play or a new way to brew tea. The very title hints at a perplexing literary experiment: merging the slow, winding narrative of Eliot?s original with the brisk pacing of the stage. Will the weaver?s existential crises translate well into a monologue? Only one way to find out, and that?s by bravely opening these pages. As you peruse the contents, you might stumble upon such riveting ideas as how many times one can mention ?gold? in a single soliloquy, or whether a stage can adequately simulate the grimy charm of a coal-scented village. Holroyd?s attempt at converting a classic novel into a series of dialogues likely sent some Victorian scholars spinning in their graves, but isn?t that what makes literature fun? The audacity! The cheek! What sort of reader would even consider buying a book like this, you ask? Well, gather round, fellow literary adventurers, for we have a splendid list of potential fans who might just find their hearts a-flutter with excitement: Die-hard Eliot enthusiasts looking to spice up their next book club meeting. Drama students seeking inspiration for a bizarre one-act play nobody will ever watch. Individuals with an inexplicable affinity for ill-fated adaptations. Collectors of oddities who relish in the absurdity of literary mash-ups. Anyone who believes life is too short to take literature seriously?unless they?re reading it on stage. Now, let?s not gloss over the *Condition:* This book is used, obviously. After all, it has survived the test of time?much like the weaver himself. Expect creased pages, a somewhat questionable aroma that can only be described as ?aged paper meets last century?s cologne,? and marginalia that might have been penned by a particularly passionate previous owner. Was that a critique or just a grocery list? You?ll have to discover that for yourself! But wait! There?s more! As you flip through the spine of this well-loved volume, keep your magnifying glass handy to find the hidden gems embedded within: footnotes that might make you question the very nature of footnotes, and perhaps an occasional sketch that looks suspiciously like a cat. Yes, a cat! Because what?s drama without a furry sidekick, right? ?Plays from Literature - Sila Marner? is not merely a book; it?s an experience. It?s a time capsule of literary aspirations that perhaps didn?t quite hit their mark but nevertheless provide a delightful peek into the mind of GH Holroyd and his ambitious dreams of stagecraft. So, why not embrace the quirks, the oddities, and the outright absurdity of this piece? After all, it?s not just a read; it?s a conversation starter, a historical artifact, and a decently hilarious way to spend an afternoon. Get your copy from Crappy Old Books and relive the glory days when literature tried to dance.
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Published by Philip, 1958
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Add to basketCondition: Used. In the grand tradition of books that promise delightful surprises yet deliver only bafflement, we present to you "Plays from Literature - Kidnapped" by the enigmatic G.H. Holroyd. Published in 1958 by Philip, a name that inspires little more than a wry chuckle among avid literary enthusiasts, this volume is a cu…rious concoction of theatrical aspirations and the unshakeable notion that literature should be, above all, fun. If you?ve ever fantasised about a world where novels are dissected like frogs in science class, then look no further. This book is the scalpel of your dreams! Imagine a gathering of 1950s literary students, each armed with a copy of this book, huddled under dim lights as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of Holroyd?s adaptation. What was the inspiration for kidnapping in the title? Is it a metaphor for the abduction of creativity? Or perhaps a nod to the audience?in which case, one might ask, why would anyone want to kidnap anyone after reading this? The possibilities are as endless as the gaps in coherent dialogue that plague many a play within these pages. But fear not, for within this literary treasure trove (or should we say, literary trash heap?), you will discover gems of insight that only Holroyd could conjure. Each play is accompanied by a preface that might well have been written during a particularly energetic tea break: a mélange of half-formed thoughts and literary references that leave one questioning whether Holroyd was himself a product of his own literary abortions. Did he mean to write a play, or did he simply misplace his shopping list? If you?re eager to delve into the mind of G.H. Holroyd, here are a few tantalising snippets of what you might encounter: A complex character study of the villain, who may or may not be a slightly disgruntled postman. Unpredictable plot twists that could make a soap opera seem tame. Dialogue so stilted it could rival the average awkward first date. Stage directions that hint at a performance held in a broom cupboard, with a cast of one. Footnotes that are more entertaining than the actual text?if you have the patience to locate them. Perhaps the most enchanting aspect of this book is the artwork on its cover, a typical example of mid-century design that will effortlessly clash with your hipster decor. It?s the kind of visual assault that begs for explanation, yet offers none. Think of it as a conversation starter?who wouldn?t want to engage in a spirited debate about whether that abstract splash of colour represents the chaos of Holroyd?s mind or just a particularly aggressive paint spill? Condition: Used, which means it has survived the ravages of time and questionable ownership with a certain resilience, much like a vintage cheese that only gets better (or worse) with age. Expect the occasional frayed edge, yellowing pages, and perhaps a mysterious stain that might have once been coffee or could just be the remnants of a gripping theatre snack gone awry. In summation, "Plays from Literature - Kidnapped" is not merely a book but an experience. It offers a unique journey through the world of 1950s theatre and the dense fog of Holroyd?s imagination. A veritable hodgepodge of whimsy and confusion, this tome will certainly occupy a proud space on your shelf, enticing guests to poke fun or, better yet, to engage in earnest discussions about the merits of kidnapping in literature?or perhaps the merits of just reading something else entirely. Available now at Crappy Old Books, where you might find a whole section dedicated to books that could only be described as gloriously, hilariously baffling.
Published by Macmillan & Co., 1963
- Hardcover
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United KingdomAnybook.com
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN.
