Scarce First Edition Hardback (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SCARCE first edition hardback; a book that was swallowed up by the libraries, and therefore a copy that looks to be unread. No abuses, no former owner names, and only a faded spine to indicate its age. This fabulous account of the start ups that gave us the Modern World is the antidote to those who would deny the excellent achievements of this brilliant group. This is history as it should be taught. A stunning book.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Now hard to find in this collectable edition. A stunning and timely edition, with a special introduction by Thomas Karshan. Nabokov's first love was poetry, and his fascination for it was something he pursued all his life. By incorporating poetry into his novels, most notably in Pale Fire, he probably sent many of his readers off in search of his poetry collections. The Shade poems from Pale Fire are not included in this collection, perhaps because Nabokov was consciously adopting the voice of another character. But what is refreshing about this volume is the new translations from the Russian by Nabokov's son, Dmitri. This is a fabulous volume containing work that is decidedly 'modern' but easily accessible. It is enormously enjoyable. Always clever, frequently charming, this is a delightful volume for poetry lovers everywhere. It is essential for Nabokov fans. Protected jacket, first hardback printing, and unread.…