Vanishing Lung Syndrome [SIGNED]

Miroslav Holub / David Young (Trans.) / Dana Habova (Trans.)

ISBN 10: 0571143393 / ISBN 13: 9780571143399

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 1990

About this Item

Unread copy. Slight fading to spine, light browning to pages. Inscribed by the author to front free endpaper to former actress Pauline Rumbold: 'For Pauline, Miroslav Holub, Cheltenham, 13.10.93.' Rumbold's bookplate inside front cover. Lady Rumbold appeared on stage in the 1940's as Pauline Tennant, and appeared in two British films including 'The Queen of Spades' (1949). A scarce signed copy with interesting association. Overall condition is Very Good Plus. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £12.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £16.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 5 x 7.75 inches (13 x 20 cm).

Seller Inventory # 1190P103

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vanishing Lung Syndrome [SIGNED]
• Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited, London
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0571143393
• ISBN 13: 9780571143399
• Binding: Paperback. Printed pages: 68
• Edition: 2nd Impression.
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed Copies & Rarities
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

This volume of poetry declares the author's scientific vocation - he is an immunologist - in it's title. Holub employs poetic economy of means in attempting to convey the tragic yet natural surrealism of the world we inhabit.