Lolita: A Screenplay – Vladimir Nabokov
NF Paperback

For sale: a rare and exceptional first paperback edition, first printing of Lolita: A Screenplay by Vladimir Nabokov. First Vintage International Edition stated, June 1997 Vintage International.  First Printing with full number line , 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The exterior of this trade paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with bright, illustrated covers with no creases, foxed top page block, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The screenplay for Kubrick’s 1962 film tells the story of an older man’s obsession with a young girl. This is the purely Nabokov version of the screenplay and not the same version which was produced as the motion picture Lolita, distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.