Joe Orton
Head to Toe
London, Anthony Blond, 1971 . First edition. Cloth. A bright, first edition of this posthumous novel by Joe Orton, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. First edition, in the publisher's original pink cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by English playwright and author, Joe Orton, who was known for his shocking and sometimes scandalous themes. 'Head to Toe' was published posthumously, after Orton's death in 1967. This work presents the saga of the hero Gombold, who finds himself on the head of a creature some hundred miles high. As he travels towards the giant's feet, he comes across a series of adventures.With lovely pen-and-ink illustrations throughout by Patrick Procktor and Interphot. In the publisher's original pink cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light shelf wear and the odd handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Light scattered spotting to the upper fore edge. Fine . Ill.: Patrick Procktor. Fine/Near Fine.
Rooke Books
Professional sellerBook number: 882Q31
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76.25 US$ 81.48 | JP¥ 12680]
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