{"product_id":"the-trojan-horse-at-the-edge-of-the-forest-raymond-queneau","title":"The Trojan Horse \u0026 At the Edge of the Forest, Raymond Queneau","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Trojan Horse \u0026amp; At the Edge of the Forest, Raymond Queneau — 1st Edition \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Gaberbocchus Press Ltd., 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 34.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The publisher's original stiff black wrappers remain structurally sound, with the distinctive front-cover die-cut window cleanly preserved. The extremities exhibit some light edge-wear, minor rubbing to the black paper, and gently bumped corners commensurate with the pamphlet's age and delicate format. The vibrant red spine blocking remains bright, displaying only slight surface rubbing. Internally, the binding remains tight and secure. The pages are clean, bright, and completely free from foxing or handling marks, showing only a hint of the gentle age-toning expected of mid-century paper stock. A highly presentable, well-preserved copy of an inherently fragile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first printing. Issued as Number 2 in the short-lived Gaberbocchus Black Series, this volume pairs 'The Trojan Horse' (Le Cheval Troyen) with 'At the Edge of the Forest' (A la Limite de la Forêt). The publication features an innovative wrapper design incorporating a die-cut aperture that reveals a photographic portrait of the author on the preliminary leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTranslated by Barbara Wright, this edition is further distinguished by the line drawings of Franciszka Themerson, co-founder of the Gaberbocchus Press. The press was celebrated for its avant-garde typography, idiosyncratic bindings, and steadfast commitment to bringing European modernist literature to a British audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDue to the fragile nature of these small, paper-bound Black Series editions, surviving copies in such collectable condition have become notably scarce on the open market, making this an excellent addition to any collection of mid-century experimental publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAn intriguing double-feature of Raymond Queneau’s signature surrealism and linguistic playfulness, this volume brings together two of his early short works. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eThe Trojan Horse\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003eAt the Edge of the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e present a world where the boundaries of reality and the absurd seamlessly blur, capturing Queneau's distinctively whimsical yet philosophical voice. Rendered into English by the acclaimed translator Barbara Wright and elegantly complemented by Franciszka Themerson's illustrations, these stories serve as a prime example of the inventive, avant-garde spirit championed by the Gaberbocchus Press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55645986881875,"sku":"6582","price":82.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261022_122636.jpg?v=1793192252","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-trojan-horse-at-the-edge-of-the-forest-raymond-queneau","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}