The Bell Jar by Plath, Sylvia - 2000

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2000. [2000] Blue, full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, frontispiece, 296 pages. Drawings by Sylvia Plath. Sophisticated, fine binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers feature beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of each book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Fine, As New. Free of bookplates, stickers, cracks, chips, writing, and page tears. Gilt is beautiful (no scratches, chips, or abrasions). Internally: Pages are crisp and clean, text clear and very readable. Book kept in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. Book never read, in gift-giving condition. In 1961, Sylvia Plath began the story of Esther Greenwood, a gifted American and college coed trapped in the airless bell jar of 1950's womanhood. Tumbling into madness and attempting suicide, Esther is institutionalized and treated with psychotherapy and electro-shock therapy. She recovers, having no answers but aware of her own confusion and rage. Part of the story is about Plath's own 1953 breakdown, attempted suicide and recovery. This book, The Bell Jar, became an influential cult classic - it became pioneering and profound. Today the story stands on its own as a monumental achievement and a classic of modern literature, according to the publisher. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Full-Leather. Fine. Illus. by Deborah Chabrian.