Lions and Shadows - Christopher Isherwood | 1947 | 1st US Edition w/DJ
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An Education in the Twenties Lions and Shadows • Christopher Isherwood • 1947 First US Edition Title: Lions and Shadows: An Education in the Twenties Author: Christopher Isherwood Publisher: New Directions (New Classics Series) Year: 1947 Format: Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket Edition: First American Edition Summary Before he chronicled the decay of Berlin, Christopher Isherwood penned this brilliant semi-fictionalized autobiography of his education and literary coming-of-age in London during the 1920s. Lions and Shadows offers a witty, perceptive look at a young artist trying to find his voice. It is famous for containing thinly veiled portraits of his contemporaries, including W.H. Auden (portrayed as "Hugh Weston") and Stephen Spender ("Stephen Savage"). This copy is the First American Edition, published by New Directions in 1947, featuring the distinctive and highly collectible dust jacket art by E. McKnight Kauffer. Condition Report: Good+ Dust Jacket: Original jacket is present and unclipped (original $3.00 price intact). Shows chipping at the spine ends and corners, mild edge wear, and characteristic age-toning to the rear panel. Exterior: Black cloth boards are exceptionally clean with solid, sharp corners. Interior: Binding is tight and square. Note: A previous owner has written "Read - 1948", "1st Edition", and "Page 299" in neat pencil on the front free endpaper. Text pages are otherwise clean and crisp. Shipping & Handling FREE SHIPPING via USPS Media Mail. W
- Publisher: New Directions
- Year: 1947
- Condition: Good
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