Ubu Roi

London: Gaberbocchus Press,, 1951. First edition in English, first impression, of the first opus in the Ubu plays by Parisian proto-surrealist Alfred Jarry (1873-1907), best remembered for this notorious work and the invention of pataphysics, as well as for riding a bicycle through the streets of Paris painted green in honour of his "green goddess", absinthe. The first edition… Read more about this item

Spine is square and uncreased. Interior is clean and unmarked except for the verso facing the first page of the play, which is filled with notes in ink. Minor shelf-wear. Price on the back cover has been punched. Cover design by the prolific and talented Gilda Rosenblum (aka Gilda Kuhlman and Gilda Hannah), featuring a woodcut by Jarry depicting King… Read more about this item

(Norfolk: New Directions Books, 1961. Unbound. Near Fine. First New Directions edition, and first edition of this translation. Translated from the French by Barbara Wright. Portraits of the author by L. Lantier and F.A. Cazals. Several drawings by Jarry and Pierre Bonnard. 204 drawings by Franciszka Themerson. Fine in wrappers with some age-toning to the text block. An… Read more about this item

New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1961. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1961. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paris: Mercure de France, 1896. First Edition. Very Good. First edition of the play which opened the door for Dadaism, Surrealism and the Theatre of the Absurd. In contemporary marbled paper boards over vellum spine with titles neatly hand-painted in red and black; with original front and rear wraps bound in. Very Good with rubbing to the binding,… Read more about this item

(Norfolk: New Directions Books, 1961. Unbound. Near Fine. First New Directions edition, and first edition of this translation. Translated from the French by Barbara Wright. Portraits of the author by L. Lantier and F.A. Cazals. Several drawings by Jarry and Pierre Bonnard. 204 drawings by Franciszka Themerson. Fine in wrappers with some age-toning to the text block. An… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

Dover Publications, Incorporated, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New Directions Publishing Corporation. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

-Gaberbocchus Press (1951)-. There is no better description of the book than the title page of the book itself, so I won't try: UBU ROI. Drama in 5 Acts by Alfred Jarry translated from the French by Barbara Wright with 2 portraits of the author by L.Lantier and F.A.Cazals and several drawings by Jarry and Pierre Bonnard printed in… Read more about this item

Paris: Mercure de France, 1896. Fine. Mercure de France, Paris 1896, 9,5x15,5cm, relié. - Édition originale illustrée de deux portraits du Père Ubu dessiné par Alfred Jarry. Reliure en demi maroquin fauve à coins, dos quatre nerfs sertis de filets noirs, date dorée en queue, plats, gardes et contreplats de papier marbré, couvertures et dos (comportant des restaurations)… Read more about this item

Gaberbocchus Press, 1976. 8vo, 150pp. A very good hardback copy. Boards slightly yellowed along bottom edge. Top edge of text block lightly faded. . Includes loosely inserted signed drawing by Franciszka Themerson. Limited edition, no. 25 of 50.

Gaberbocchus Press / New Directions, 1976. Book. Illus. by Themerson, Franciszka. Good. Hardcover. Very Good to Like New limited edition of 50 copies. Uses guts from the third edition from 1966. This being copy 33 with a signed, small piece of original art by Franciszka Themerson. Cloth boards with clear acetate DJ. Sharp copy of uncommon item..

Dover Publications. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Dover Publications. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

New York: New Directions, 1961. 2nd New Directions Paperbook printing. Paperback. Very Good. 182p. A softcover book in very good condition. Cover lightly crinkled and rubbed; otherwise clean and tight. Text of the satirical play.

Dover Publications, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Good.

Dover Publications Inc.. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are… Read more about this item