Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback edition, early printing of Rhinoceros by Ionesco. First Grove Press Edition stated, 1960 Grove Press. Seventh Printing stated with 60-11090 LOC number on the copyright page and a $1.95 cover price – the same price as the first printing.
The exterior of the paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with the previous owner’s crossed out name on the first free end paper with some ink transfer to the inside cover. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The inside rear cover and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Appears unread.
In Rhinoceros, Ionesco startles audiences with a world that invariably erupts in explosive laughter and nightmare anxiety. A rhinoceros suddenly appears in a small town, tramping through its peaceful streets. Soon there are two, then three, until the movement” is universal: a transformation of average citizens into beasts, as they learn to move with the times. Finally, only one man remains. I’m the last man left, and I’m staying that way until the end. I’m not capitulating!”
Small Paperback volume with a single play ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
