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The Moon is Down: First Issue
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair/Fair
- Seller
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Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Viking, 1942. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fair/Fair. 1st Printing SOLID COPY. 1st Printing, 1st Edition. First Printing with a period between the words talk and this on p.112, Dust jacket with price of $2. No marks or writings, a few pages with light soiling. but does not affect text, binding tight and sound. Dust jacket front inner flap with stamp and date of 6/26/1942 also has "Guard" with signature. Missing upper part of spine and small piece of lower spine, moderate wear to spine and corners. Dust jacket placed in Brodart protective sleeve. Carefully packaged and shipped in box. Z1
Synopsis
In this masterful tale set in Norway during World War II, Steinbeck explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. As he delves into the emotions of the German commander and the Norwegian traitor, and depicts the spirited patriotism of the Norwegian underground, Steinbeck uncovers profound, often unsettling truths about war—and about human nature. Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s self-described “celebration of the durability of democracy” had an extraordinary impact as Allied propaganda in Nazi-occupied Europe. Despite Axis efforts to suppress it (in Fascist Italy, mere possession of the book was punishable by death), The Moon is Down was secretly translated into French, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, German, Italian and Russian; hundreds of thousands of copies circulated throughout Europe, making it by far the most popular piece of propaganda under the occupation. Few literary works of our time have demonstrated so triumphantly the power of ideas in the face of cold steel and brute force. This edition features an introduction by Donald V. Coers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Prestonshire Books: IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007335
- Title
- The Moon is Down: First Issue
- Author
- Steinbeck, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Viking
- Date Published
- 1942
Terms of Sale
Prestonshire Books: IOBA
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About the Seller
Prestonshire Books: IOBA
Biblio member since 2007
Appleton, Wisconsin
About Prestonshire Books: IOBA
Prestonshire Books is located in Appleton, Wi. Very near to Green Bay and the Packers. As owner I have a fascination for history and books which has come together for me in the book business. Member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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