THE BOOK OF IMAGINARY BEINGS
by Jorge Luis Borges; Margarita Guerrero; Norman Thomas Di Giovanni
Published by Jonathan Cape. 1st UK. 1970
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Translated from the Spanish by Norman Thomas di Giovanni in collaboration with the author. The author draws on his vast knowledge of international literature to compile a modern variation of the traditional bestiary. Bizarre and beautiful creatures from all centuries, all countries and all man's fantasies and wild imaginings. Red boards, gilt title to spine. 256 pages including index. Not illustrated.
Name in ink to front pastedown. Text block browned. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed to rear panel and lightly faded to spine.
ISBN: 0224619136
Stock no. 1825344
- Categorised in:
- LITERATURE
- FANTASY
- MYTHS AND MYTHOLOGY
