James Joyce Ulysses 1982 Illustrated Hardcover Slipcase

by James Joyce

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Pre-owned. Good vintage condition. This attractive 1982 Book-of-the-Month Club edition of Ulysses is complete with its original illustrated slipcase. The binding is solid, pages are clean and complete, and the text block is in very good condition. The book features a blue cloth spine with gilt lettering, cream cloth-covered boards, a sewn ribbon bookmark, and numerous illustrations throughout by Susan Stillman. The cream cloth boards display light age-related foxing/spotting, as shown in the photographs. The original slipcase has moderate shelf wear, edge rubbing, and small scuffs consistent with age and use but remains structurally sound. Description A beautiful illustrated edition of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses, published by the Book-of-the-Month Club, New York, in 1982. This distinguished edition includes a new foreword by celebrated British novelist Anthony Burgess and atmospheric illustrations throughout by Susan Stillman. Housed in its original full-colour illustrated slipcase, it is among the most attractive modern editions of one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. Originally published in 1922, Ulysses follows Leopold Bloom through a single day in Dublin while revolutionizing modern literature with its innovative narrative techniques and stream-of-consciousness style. This edition combines literary significance with elegant book design, making it ideal for both collectors and readers. An excellent addition to any library of Irish literature, modern

• Publisher: Book-of-the-Month Club
• Year: 1982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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