Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi in a new archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 2004 Pantheon. First Printing with full number line, 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with a wrinkle on the back, strong title ink on a straight spine, a few spots on page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the previous owner’s name on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper 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 price present on the front flap, mild surface wear and heavy edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Just as funny and heartbreaking as its predecessor – with perhaps an even greater sense of the ridiculous inspired by life in a fundamentalist state – Persepolis 2 is also as clear-eyed and searing in its condemnation of fundamentalism and its cost to the human spirit. In its depiction of the universal trials of adolescent life and growing into adulthood – here compounded by being an outsider both abroad and at home, and by living in a state where you have no right to show your hair, wear make-up, run in public, date, or question authority – it’s raw, honest, and incredibly illuminating.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
