Missing Action by Vonnegut Kurt (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. One of 26 copies of this fine press edition of the letter Vonnegut wrote to his parents on May 29, 1945 informing them he is no longer missing in action and recounting his capture and escape from behind enemy lines. These events formed the basis of the novel Slaughterhouse-Five. "On about February 14th the Americans came over, followed by the R.A.F. Their combined labors killed 250,000 people in twenty-four hours and destroyed all of Dresden?possibly the world's most beautiful city. But not me." Bound in with the text is a black-and-white silkscreen portrait of Vonnegut's alter-ego, Kilgore Trout. A screenprint of a bomb with the legend "Goodbye Blue Monday" is laid in, as issued. [10] leaves. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine slipcase. Signed by Vonnegut with a self-portrait. Copy B of 26; laid-in print also letter B. Small printed label with the letter B is also laid in, as issued.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. One of 100 copies of this fine press edition of the letter Vonnegut wrote to his parents on May 29, 1945 informing them he is no longer missing in action and recounting his capture and escape from behind enemy lines. These events formed the basis of the novel Slaughterhouse-Five. "On about February 14th the Americans came over, followed by the R.A.F. Their combined labors killed 250,000 people in twenty-four hours and destroyed all of Dresden?possibly the world's most beautiful city. But not me." Bound in with the text is a black-and-white silkscreen portrait of Vonnegut's alter-ego, Kilgore Trout. [10] leaves. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine slipcase. Signed by Vonnegut. Copy 2 of 100. A small printed label with the number 2 is also laid in, as issued.…

Condition: Fine. Jacket Condition: . Signed Limited Edition 9 of 100 22 x 28 cm half leather over marbled paper covered boards with gilt stamped titles to the spine, Uncut edges, cream endpapers unpaginated [20], signed by author with frontispiece photograph and with hand printed screen-print of 'Kilgore Trout', also signed by Vonnegut, bound in and as issued. In original custom made cloth slip case A reproduction of the letter Vonnegut wrote home in May 1945, after being listed as, 'Missing in Action', briefly relating his experiences as a prisoner of war and which laid the foundation for his classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five. A beautifully produced, difficult to find, signed work. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.…