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The Kingdom of Evil: A Continuation of the Journal of Fantazius Mallare
by Hecht, Ben
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG+/Good-
- Seller
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Germantown, New York, United States
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About This Item
The Kingdom of Evil: A Continuation of the Journal of Fantazius Mallare
by Ben Hecht
Chicago: Pascal Covici, 1924. First Edition, Limited Edition. Twelve full-page black-and-white illustrations by Anthony Angarola, including frontispiece, plus illustrated endpapers. This edition limited to 2,000 numbered copies of which 1,900 were offered for sale by subscription only. This is copy No. 669. Octavo hardcover in the original jacket, 9 3/4"x 6 1/4", 211 pp. Black cloth with bright gilt logo on front board, and titles on the spine. An interesting attempt at science fiction from the renowned screenwriter (Front Page, Scarface, Notorious) with striking illustrations. A scarce limited edition that's in excellent condition, in a somewhat worn, faded paper jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Camphor Bookstore
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Biblio1032
- Title
- The Kingdom of Evil
- Author
- Hecht, Ben
- Book Condition
- Used - VG+
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Pascal Covici
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1924
- Pages
- 211
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- science fiction, ben hecht, screenplays, illustrated books, His Girl Friday, David O Selznick, Anthony Angarola, H P Lovecraft, rare books, aliens, banned books, decadence
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Camphor Bookstore
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Germantown, New York
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