The Paris Review Vol. 16 No. 63 (Fall 1975)
Flushing, NY: Sadruddin Aga Khan, 1975. First Printing. Softcover. This vintage number of the prestigious literary journal then-chiefly edited by George Plimpton features the second part of a tribute-compilation of commentaries by the canonical American writer John Steinbeck, the first part of which appeared in the Review's Vol. 12, No. 48 issue of Fall 1969. Also an in-depth interview of the great novelist-playwright J.P. Donleavy (1926-2017), conducted by Molly McKaughan with assistance by Fayette Hickox & preceded by a facsimile manuscript page. With contributions of fiction by Andrei Codrescu, James Corpora & others; a roster of distinguished contemporary poets including Robert Bly, Edwin Brock, William Matthews, Ira Sadoff, Louis Simpson, James Tate & many others; & a portfolio of photographic artworks with commentary by Douglas Heubler. Trade-format softcover, complete with attached subscription card, notes on contributors, contemporary ads. Another kaleidoscopically rich & varied issue in this most collectible series. In fine condition with only mild-to-moderate rubbing & spotting to front, back covers & spine; mild wear & a few tiny bumps at edges & corners of same; mild creasing & some light spot-outlines to spine; small area with paper loss at/near lower spine edge; very slight rubbing & sparse spotting to edges of text block. Interior very fine with only tiny bumps, creases to corners of some page leaves. Fine. [Item #3845]
Price: $30.00