Death and Festivals
Richard Hosmer Adams Blum
Sold by Modern_First_Printings, EAST SUSSEX, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 1 February 2010
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Modern_First_Printings, EAST SUSSEX, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 1 February 2010
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketRARE - INSCRIBED - FIRST - IMPRESSION - Hand-Written to inner front blank endpage: ?To John, Very best to you, Dick?. - Richard Hosmer Adams Blum: Born: 7 October 1927 (age 97 years), Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. - Known for his imaginative and versatile writing style, drawing comparisons to Graham Greene, Umberto Eco, Melville, and Hawthorne. His fiction spans genres including suspense, medical science fiction, and historical novels. The Medical School described as a unique blend of science fiction and medical horror, likened to the works of Edgar Allan Poe. - The Late Lt. Dessin and Other Stories includes notable tales of fantasy and ghost stories. Blum's fiction is celebrated for its depth, wit, and ability to transport readers to different eras and realms. His storytelling reflects his broad academic and professional background, enriching his narratives with diverse themes and perspectives. - He began his higher education at The University of Chicago in 1944, later earning his AB ?artium baccalaureus,? which is the Latin name for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from San Jose State University in 1948 and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1951. - Blum's career spanned psychology, anthropology, folklore studies, law, and public health. He held faculty positions at various universities and conducted significant research in drug abuse, mental health, and medical care. - As a writer, Blum authored numerous works of fiction. His literary contributions were recognized for their depth and versatility. Blum's career was marked by awards and honours from prestigious institutions, reflecting his profound impact on both academia and literature. He continued to influence multiple disciplines until his later years. - Condition and Description: The original dustjacket, designed by BIRO houses this book. Even after 56 years, the colours remain vibrant. Light tape repair to extremities. Laminated but still has a few small chips to the original paper, along the extremities and creasing to the bottom of the spine. - Black cloth boards with silver gilt lettering and decoration to the spine; great clean condition; the original dustjacket by BIRO has done a superb job. - Apart from the author dedication, the 441 pages are all clean and tightly bound. - A True Gem in the Literary World. - END - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days. Thanks for your interest.
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