The Ginger Man

Donleavy (J.P.)

Published by Neville Spearman, London, 1956

About this Item

First UK edition. 8vo. Original blue boards. Dust-jacket, priced 15s. The first UK edition of Donleavy's controversial novel set in Dublin, banned both in Ireland and the United States of America for perceived obscenity. The work was first published in Paris by the Olympia Press, as part of their Traveller's Companion series, normally reserved for risque erotica, much to the chagrin of Donleavy. The author ended up in long-running legal wranglings with the publisher, finally actually taking ownership of the publishing house when it came up at auction. Boards a little dulled at edges, but overall a very good copy; jacket with some corresponding tanning at extremities, but really a very nice example. Seller Inventory # 84958

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Ginger Man

Publisher: Neville Spearman, London

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition