1963-77 29vol The Transatlantic Review First Edition Samuel Beckett Anthony B...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Transatlantic Review Joseph F. McCrindle [ed.]; Other contributors 1963-77 The Transatlantic Review : London 9" by 6" SUMMARY A collection of twenty-nine issues of the influential literary magazine founded by Joseph F. McCrindle, each in its original wraps. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 10 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage: £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION A collection comprising nos. 12-13, 15-6, 18-19, 21-25, 27, 31-41, 45, 48, 51, 53-60 of The Transatlantic Review, literary magazine founded by Joseph F. McCrindle in 1959. McCrindle remained the general editor of this publication until 1977, when the magazine closed. Known for its vast mix of short stories and poetry by both new, young authors, and more prominent names as well as the feature of drawings, essays, and interviews. The present collection notably features the conclusion of Samuel Beckett How It Is in no. 13. Other notable contributions include John Fowles's poetry to no. 16; poetry by Anthony Burgess, Alan Sillitoe, Muriel Spark, and the story 'During the Jurassic' by John Updike to no. 21; 'The Hotel of the Idle Moon' by William Trevor to no. 23; Anthony Burgess' from "It is the miller's daughter" in 'Novel in progress section' of no. 24; poetry by Sylvia Plat to no. 31; a dialogue between Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady to no. 33&34; Chines poetry by Mao Tse-tung and an interview by J. G. Ballard to no. 39; &c. Anthony Burgess contributed to numerous numbers. The magazine also held an annual Erotica competition, which was open to fiction, poetry and illustrations. Prize winners include Jerry Stahl, Hugh Fleetwood, William Scammell, Richard Ball, and others. With drawings in text to each volume. In the original publisher's wraps. Collated, complete. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally very smart, wraps lightly rubbed with general soiling, spine chipped particularly to no. 15 which presents minor loss. Faint stamp to front wrap no. 12. Ownership inscription in ink to front wrap no. 51. Internally, firmly bound to each volume except no. 15, which binding has failed with each leaf loose but present. Pages bright and clean. With illustrations in text. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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