Various (Berlin, Isaiah; Brodsky, Joseph; Raban, Jonathan; Spender, Stephen; Swift, Graham et al.)

Granta 30, Winter 1990: New Europe

ISBN: 0140132996
New York, NY: Granta U.S.A. Ltd./Viking Penguin, 1990. First Printing. Softcover. This vintage 1990 number of the venerable literary journal is entitled "New Europe!" & contains articles about this heady time in European/world history, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union. Including a special section, "The State of Europe: Christmas Eve 1989" with essays by literary greats Isaiah Berlin, Stephen Spender & many others. Also featuring a provocative play-poem-polemic by Joseph Brodsky ("Democracy," translated from the Russian by Alan Myer); the second part of "New World" by Jonathan Raban, continued from the previous issue 29; an article by Graham Swift about the fate of a dissident Chekoslovakian writer ("Looking for Jiri Wolf") & more. With many photo-illustrations; wrap-around color illustration by Chris Hyde on front, back cover & spine; contemporary ads; brief notes on contributors; etc. An historic issue in this collectible series. In very fine condition with only a tiny bump-crease at lower left corner of back cover; tiny bit of wear at upper spine edge & corners; otherwise virtually mint inside & out. Very Fine. [Item #2373]

Price: $10.00