Paul Bowles / THE SPIDER'S HOUSE 1st Edition 1955

Description: "[B]efore there can be change there must be discontent."THE SPIDER'S HOUSEBy Paul Bowles1955First edition of Bowles' fourth book and third novel, a political thriller set among the anti-colonial Moroccan independence movement of the 1950s.Near fine in a near fine jacket."If people are living the same as always, with their bellies full of food, they'll just go on the same way. If they get hungry and unhappy enough, something happens." While long something of an anomaly among the famous proto-Beat ex-pat writer's oeuvre, SPIDER'S HOUSE has undergone a critical reevaluation over the last two decades of American anti-terror foreign policy. Writing in THE ATLANTIC, Francine Prose observed: "THE SPIDER'S HOUSE ought to top those lists of novels that speak to our present cultural condition [...] the book seems not merely prescient but positively eerie in its evocation of a climate in which every aspect of daily life is affected - and deformed - by the roilings of nationalism and terrorism, by the legacy of colonialism, and by chaotic political strife." A handsome copy of a novel that stands next to Graham Greene's classic published the same year, THE QUIET AMERICAN.Read more: Francine Prose, "The Coldest Eye," Harper's Magazine (March, 2002); [Miller A7]. New York: Random House, 1955. Publisher's original black cloth. In original unclipped ($3.95) color pictorial jacket designed by Hollis Holland from an illustration by Amy Jones. 406 pages. Touches of rubbing and edgewear to jacket, faint toning to spine. Mild shelfsoil to book. Overall bright and sharp. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 165 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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