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Steinbeck, John (1902-1968)Biblio.com

Tortilla Flat Modern Library Edition Illustrated by Ruth Gannett

réf. 22178New York: The Modern Library n.d. later issue. Fine/Near Fine. THE NOVEL THAT FIRST MADE MONTEREY PART OF AMERICAN LITERATURE. Tortilla Flat established John Steinbeck as a major American novelist before the publication of The Grapes of Wrath. Set among the paisanos of Monterey following World War I the novel presents an affectionate humorous and occasionally poignant portrait of friendship loyalty and the simple pleasures of life. Its blend of folklore comedy and social observation earned the book widespread acclaim and remains one of Steinbeck's most enduring early works. A California Myth. Drawing inspiration from the structure of Arthurian legend while remaining firmly rooted in California's Central Coast Steinbeck transforms the adventures of Danny and his companions into a modern pastoral. Rich in humor and humanity the novel reflects the author's remarkable ability to elevate ordinary lives into enduring literature. Modern Library Tradition. This attractive Modern Library edition includes Steinbeck's foreword together with illustrations by Ruth Gannett. Issued in the publisher's distinctive turquoise cloth with the Kent endpapers and original dust jacket it represents one of the classic twentieth-century Modern Library presentations. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Publisher's turquoise cloth black spine panel lettered in gilt with Modern Library device stamped in gilt on the spine. Top edge stained blue. Octavo; 7 inches tall; 9 316 1 pages followed by 10 pages of publisher's advertisements. Illustrated by Ruth Gannett. Original unclipped Modern Library dust jacket priced $1.95. CONDITION: Fine. No flaws or blemishes; appears unread. The dust jacket is Near Fine retaining the original $1.95 price. The only notable flaw is a mildly sunned spine. An exceptionally well-preserved example. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Making of Steinbeck - Published in 1935 Tortilla Flat established John Steinbeck as a nationally recognized American novelist. Its commercial success and enthusiastic critical reception marked the beginning of the extraordinary run of books that included In Dubious Battle Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath; introducing the themes of place community and social compassion that would define his later fiction. Its vivid portrayal of Monterey established a literary landscape that Steinbeck would revisit throughout his career and helped launch one of the most important voices in twentieth-century American literature. SUBJECTS: John Steinbeck Monterey California Paisanos Depression-Era Literature Classic American Fiction Modern Library Ruth Gannett Twentieth-Century Literature American Literature Literary Fiction California Literature Modern Library Editions. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES: Goldstone & Payne A Bibliographical Catalogue of the Adrian H. Goldstone Collection.; Hayashi p4. The Modern Library unknown

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Tortilla Flat

réf. 06568New York: The Viking Press 1947. A Landmark American Novel in Its First Illustrated Dress With Seventeen Evocative Paintings by Peggy Worthington STEINBECK John. Tortilla Flat. With seventeen paintings by Peggy Worthington. New York: The Viking Press 1947. First illustrated edition. Large octavo 9 3/16 x 6 5/8 inches; 234 x 168 mm. 1-10 11-213 3 blank pp. Seventeen fine color illustrations including nine full-page plates. Publisher's tan linen over boards front cover with a mounted color illustration spine lettered in dark green pictorial color endpapers top edge stained dark green. A fine copy in the original color pictorial dust jacket. A beautifully produced illustrated edition of Tortilla Flat one of John Steinbeck's earliest and most enduring works. First published in 1935 Tortilla Flat marked Steinbeck's breakthrough introducing the loosely connected adventures of Danny and his companions - paisanos living on the margins of society in Monterey California. Blending humor pathos and a gently ironic narrative voice the work established many of the thematic concerns - friendship poverty and moral ambiguity - that would define Steinbeck's later masterpieces. Peggy Worthington's illustrations created specifically for this edition bring a warm painterly interpretation to Steinbeck's world capturing both the rustic charm and underlying poignancy of the paisanos' lives. Her use of color and composition lends the volume a distinctive visual identity making this edition one of the most appealing mid-century illustrated Steinbeck publications. Issued in an attractive format with mounted cover illustration and pictorial endpapers this 1947 edition represents the first fully illustrated presentation of the text and remains highly sought after in fine condition with the dust jacket intact. A particularly fresh and desirable copy of an American classic - uniting Steinbeck's breakthrough novel with a sympathetic and accomplished illustrative program. Goldstone & Payne A4a. New York: The Viking Press, 1947 unknown

David Brass Rare Books, Inc. · États-Unis400,00 $US≈ 358,04 €

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