Selby, Jr., Hubert. (1928-2004): "Last Exit to Brooklyn"

Description: Selby, Jr., Hubert. (1928-2004): "Last Exit to Brooklyn" - Signed Selby, Jr., Hubert. (1928-2004): "Last Exit to Brooklyn" - Signed Selby, Jr., Hubert. (1928-2004) "Last Exit to Brooklyn" - Signed New York: Grove Press. 1988. 8vo. Softcover. 304 pp. Second printing of first Evergreen edition. Signed by the author to the front free endpage. Light wear to cover, overall in fine condition.Last Exit to Brooklyn was first published in 1964. Selby developed the novel from "The Queen Is Dead," a short story he wrote in the late 1950s that was published in a number of literary magazines. A frank and uncompromising depiction of lower class life in Brooklyn in the 1950s, the book was the subject of considerable controversy upon its release, including an obscenity trial in the United Kingdom and a ban in Italy. Alan Ginsburg said the book would "explode like a rusty hellish bombshell over America and still be eagerly read in a hundred years."From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging. Selby, Jr., Hubert. (1928-2004) "Last Exit to Brooklyn" - Signed New York: Grove Press. 1988. 8vo. Softcover. 304 pp. Second printing of first Evergreen edition. Signed by the author to the front free endpage. Light wear to cover, overall in fine condition. Last Exit to Brooklyn was first published in 1964. Selby developed the novel from "The Queen Is Dead," a short story he wrote in the late 1950s that was published in a number of literary magazines. A frank and uncompromising depiction of lower class life in Brooklyn in the 1950s, the book was the subject of considerable controversy upon its release, including an obscenity trial in the United Kingdom and a ban in Italy. Alan Ginsburg said the book would "explode like a rusty hellish bombshell over America and still be eagerly read in a hundred years." From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.eBay integration by eBay integration by

Price: 220 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

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