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Loser Takes All [Publisher's card laid in]

Loser Takes All [Publisher's card laid in]

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Loser Takes All [Publisher's card laid in]

by GREENE, Graham (1904-1991)

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London: William Heinemann, 1955. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine+/Fine. First Impression of one of Greene's later "entertainments," with publisher's promotional card laid in. Small 8vo: [6],140pp. Publisher's blue cloth, upper cover and spine stamped in gilt, illustrated dust jacket priced 7s/6d. Near Fine or better (mild lightening to spine, offsetting from jacket flaps onto end papers); Fine jacket, fresh and bright. Wobbe A34a. Miller 34a. A novella featuring a Monte Carlo gambler who loses his money but wins back his wife. Greene was fascinated by gambling, not only on roulette but on the stock market as well. His interest in numbers even led him to collect automobile registration numbers (as does Bendrix in The End of the Affair). "But what is more important is that Loser Takes All is Greene's first published experiment with extended comedy. And the novel is an attempt to link comedy (especially satire, parody and burlesque) to the religious thriller." (Wobbe) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Synopsis

Graham Greene (1904-1991) worked as a journalist and critic, and was later employed by the foreign office. His many books include The Third Man , The Comedians and Travels with My Aunt . He is the subject of an acclaimed three-volume biography by Norman Sherry.

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Title
Loser Takes All [Publisher's card laid in]
Author
GREENE, Graham (1904-1991)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine+
Jacket Condition
Fine
Quantity Available
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Edition
First Edition
Publisher
William Heinemann
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1955
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