ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT by Remarque, Erich Maria (novel); Wheen, A.W. (translator) - 1929

London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929. First U.K. Edition. Superb copy of Remarque's best-selling novel, based on his experiences in the German Imperial Army during World War I. A monumental work by the German author, who at the age of 18 went straight from school into the army. "During the course of the war his mother died and all his friends were killed. At the end of the war he found himself alone in the world...His book arose out of the consideration that so many men of his generation, who were yet still young, nevertheless lived a friendless, embittered resigned life, without knowing why. He thought about this circumstance and came to the conclusion that we all to-day still suffer from the consequences of the war. His book sets out to describe three things: the war, the fate of a generation, and true comradeship" (from rear flap). Basis for Lewis Milestones' Oscar-winning 1930 film adaptation, starring Louis Wolhiem, Lew Ayres, John Wray, Arnold Lucy, and Ben Alexander. First Impression. Octavo (19.5cm); coarse beige cloth, with titles stamped in hunter green on spine and front cover; dark green topstain; dustjacket; [6],7-319,[1]pp. Subtle toning to upper board edges, topstain a bit dulled, else a fresh very Near Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced 7s.6d. net), with light wear to spine ends and corner-tips, a handful of tiny tears, and a shallow triangular chip to upper edge of rear panel, not affecting text; Near Fine.