Author: Evelyn B. Byrne [ed]; Otto M. Penzler [ed]
Title: Attacks of Taste
Description: New York, Gotham Book Mart, 1971. Cloth. A signed limited edition of this collection of essays by a host of popular authors such as Agatha Christie and J. R. R. Tolkien on their early literary influences, with this copy being presented to the celebrated queen of crime, Agatha Christie. A limited edition, with this being number 23 out of 100. The first edition was limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by the editors, with this being the smaller limitation of 100 copies, which were for presentation and not for sale. A brilliant association, with this copy being previously owned by the legendary crime writer, Agatha Christie. This work was presented to Christie, a contributor to this collection of essays, with "Agatha Christie's Copy" inscribed to the edition page to the rear by the editors. Agatha Christie's contribution for this work discusses her enjoyment in Stanley Weyman's historical novels and the Sherlock Holmes stories. Signed by both the editors to the edition page. This limited edition work features a collection of essays from popular literary figures and important individuals, discussing their early literary influences, and was edited by Evelyn Byrne and Otto Penzler. The work features contributions from the likes of J. R. R. Tolkien, Anthony Burgess, Tennessee Williams, Richard Nixon and Agatha Christie. In the publisher's original cloth. Lacking plain dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth. Lacking plain dust wrapper. Externally excellent with slight fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

Keywords: Signed Limited edition Evelyn Byrne Otto Penzler Limited edition Agatha Christie None


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