Description: "Le Grotesque, Le Pervers Et L'Inacceptable..." (Coindreau)LA SAGESSE DANS LE SANG [WISE BLOOD]By Flannery O'Connor, translated by Maurice-Edgar Coindreau(1959)One of 35 limited, numbered, large-paper copies of the first French edition, with Coindreau's introduction contextualizing American evangelical culture: Billy Sunday and Aimee Semple McPherson to Hazel Motes and his creator.Near fine."The appreciation the French have for Flannery's fiction is largely due to the excellent work and dedication of Maurice Edgar Coindreau." - Mikki Fahiym Coindreau, critic and distinguished translator of Faulkner, Dos Passos, Hemingway, was in large part responsible for the wide readership and high esteem enjoyed by eminent American writers in postwar France. An admirer of O'Connor's work, he became her friend in the course of translating her work, visiting her in Andalusia where he "amused himself by filming her peafowl with a movie camera he brought with him" (Samway). In the uncommon original publisher's glassine sleeve.Read more: Fahiym, "The French and Flannery," Assorted Regards; Samway, Flannery O'Connor and Robert Giroux: A Publishing Partnership. (Paris): Gallimard, (1959). 7'' x 4.25''. Original pale grey wrappers printed in red and black. In original glassine sleeve. 228, [2] pages. Of the first edition, 41 copies were printed on Lafuna-Navarre paper, of which 35 were numbered; this copy no. 33. Wrappers toned at spine and edges. Toning and light wear to glassine. Else clean and sound. 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.
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Author: O'Connor, Flannery
Publisher: Gallimard
Year Printed: 1959
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
