Landscape West of Eden, Conrad Aiken — 1st Edition, Limited

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Landscape West of Eden, Conrad Aiken — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: Landscape West of Eden, Conrad Aiken — 1st Edition, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6609
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Publication: London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1934

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 40, [2].

Condition Report: Near Fine. The delicate Ingres paper dust jacket remains remarkably crisp and well-preserved for its age, standing entirely unclipped (retaining the 2/6 net price) and free from any significant tears or loss; it shows only the faintest trace of edge-wear and very minor age-toning to the spine and rear panels. The underlying paper boards are square and tight, boasting sharp corners and unbumped spine ends. The binding is exceptionally firm, with strong, uncracked hinges. Internally, the text block is bright, clean, and completely free from foxing, damp-staining, or handling marks, presenting a superb, collector-quality example of this fragile pre-war publication.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition, first printing of Conrad Aiken’s ambitious long poem, issued as part of the publisher's uniform 'New Poetry' series. The edition is notable for its scarcity on the open market, with a total print run of only 1,250 copies, of which merely 800 were reserved for the UK. The remaining 450 sheets were held for the subsequent US edition published by Scribner's the following year.

Beautifully produced in the interwar period, the volume is elegantly set in Eric Gill's Perpetua type and bound in traditional Ingres paper boards.

The poem itself is notably dedicated to the prominent British surrealist painter and war artist Paul Nash, highlighting the rich intersection of literary and visual arts during this era.

Landscape West of Eden is a profound, mythological long poem by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Conrad Aiken. Continuing his exploration of human consciousness and the complexities of the modern psyche, Aiken weaves a tapestry of deeply psychological themes through the use of striking, living symbols. Praised upon publication for its prophetic voice and demanding intellect, the work offers a mystical and philosophical journey that stands as a testament to Aiken's mastery of the poetic form and his enduring contribution to twentieth-century literature.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Conrad Aiken

Book Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 48

Book Publication Year: 1934

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: New Poetry

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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