THE WORKS OF MELMONT

WILSON Snoo

ISBN 10: 0954613600 / ISBN 13: 9780954613600

Published by Barkus Books, 2004. 9780954613600, 2004

About this Item

1st edn signed and inscribed by author on front endpaper. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover). Pp. 452 (no other inscriptions). Seller Inventory # 164423

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE WORKS OF MELMONT

Publisher: Barkus Books, 2004. 9780954613600

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

The Works of Melmont is about excess: excess of appetite, which leads its leading character, Melmont to finally consume the world. Melmont bears a passing resemblance to a certain vast buccaneering tycoon, a mysterious and colourful con-man who uses the Cold War to enrich himself, until misfortune - and appetite - get the better of him.

Review:

"An audacious and baroque satirical novel ....Outrageous, wicked and rather wonderful."

Sarah Dunant -- Jacket review Feb 2003

"In the greatest tradition of picaresque writing, from Smollet through to John Barth, Mervyn Peake and J K Toole."

Simon Callow -- Jacket review Feb 2003

Tirelessly encyclopaedic and monumental, a labour of love."

David Storey -- Jacket review Feb 2003