Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback edition, early printing of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby. First paperback edition stated, July 1998 Penguin. Tenth Printing with single digit print line 10.
The exterior of the paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, bright covers with no creases, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, clean page blocks, a tight binding with no creases, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young children, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
