The Transatlantic Review: Number 25, Summer 1967
by Joseph F. McCrindle [ed.]; William S. Burroughs; Flann O'Brien et al
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- good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
London and New York: The Transatlantic Review, 1967 . First edition. Paperback. Good. 9" by 6". None. The twenty-fifth issue of Joseph F. McCrindle's quarterly literary journal, with this issue featuring the first appearance of William S. Burroughs's story '23 Skidoo'. Featuring fourteen stories, poems and pieces of prose, this periodical offers a wonderful insight into the pioneering literary voices of the mid twentieth centurt.Amongst the works presence in this volume are Burroughs's story '23 Skidoo', Joyce Carol Oates's 'In the Warehouse', and Flann O'Brien's 'The Third Policeman'.Founded in 1959 and running until 1977, the Transatlantic Review was known for its eclectic mix of short stories and poetry, featured alongside drawings, essays, and interviews with writers and theatre and film directors.The first three leaves of '23 Skidoo' are detached, and loosely inserted. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Light rubbing to front joint, with a touch of fading to perimeters of front wrap. Internally, three leaves detached, with title page detached to the tail. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 853F34
- Title
- The Transatlantic Review: Number 25, Summer 1967
- Author
- Joseph F. McCrindle [ed.]; William S. Burroughs; Flann O'Brien et al
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Transatlantic Review
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1967
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- 23 skidoo short stories american literature short stories
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Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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