Nadine Gordimer - Face to Face

Johannesburg , Silver Leaf Books , 1949. First edition. Leather. A first edition of Nadine Gordimer's first novel. Neatly inscribed in ink by the author to the title page. Rebound in a half calf binding with facsimilie paper wraps bound into the rear. Nadine Gordimer was a South African writer, political activist and recipient of the 1991 Nobel Prize in Literature. She was recognized as a woman "who through her magnificent epic writing has – in the words of Alfred Nobel – been of very great benefit to humanity". Gordimer's writing dealt with moral and racial issues, particularly apartheid in South Africa. Under that regime, works such as Burger's Daughter and July's People were banned. She was active in the anti-apartheid movement, joining the African National Congress during the days when the organization was banned, and gave Nelson Mandela advice on his famous 1964 defence speech at the trial which led to his conviction for life. She was also active in HIV/AIDS causes. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, sound. Some light rubbing to the calf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with only some very occasional instances of spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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