Man Who Died, The – D. H. Lawrence
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first THUS, first printing hardcover copy of The Man Who Died by D. H. Lawrence in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 1993 Ecco. First Printing with  no subsequent printing. First edition in this format, with a commentary by John Fowles and illustrations printed from original woodblocks by Leonard Baskin. Reprinted from the 1992 limited edition of The Yolla Bolly Press.

The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with a long curving indent on the rear board, with a corresponding mark on the jacket. Also with, strong title gilt on a straight spine, heavily foxed top page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in  Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership. The rear end paper, all the black and white woodcuts and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the curving imprint of a dull object like a ball [point pen, but with no ink. Also mild surface and edge wear and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

In his last novel, published less than a year before his death, D. H. Lawrence takes up the theme of Christ’s resurrection and his final days on earth. Lawrence recounts Christ’s agonizing journey from death back to life with alarming realism: his initial painful awakening, the utter disillusionment of living beyond his brutal death, his bewildering encounters with strangers and friends, and finally, his redemptive sexual relationship with the priestess of the pagan goddess Isis.

This Ecco Edition retains the text and seven full page black and white photos of the 1992 limited edition published by The Yolla Bolly Press.