The Acrobats

London: Andre Deutsch, 1954. First UK Edition. Hardcover. Fine-/Near Fine+. First Impression of the Canadian author's first book. 8vo; 204pp. Publisher's green cloth, the spine stamped gilt; in a pictorial dust jacket priced 10s/6d. Just about Fine, square, tight and, bright, the top edge dust-speckled, the end papers with offsetting from the jacket flaps; Near Fine or better jacket, bright and unfaded, very lightly rubbed to spine panel ends, front and back panels lightly dust-soiled with two short closed tears to front and light pink streak to back. Overall, a sharp copy of an elusive title (only 2000 copies were printed). "I am looking," [Richler] declared in one interview, "for the values with which in this time a man can live with honour." The Acrobats, which was [first] published in England, conveys such ideals: the protagonist, André Bennett, is a young Canadian painter who visits Spain in search of values by which he can live. The novel explores moral disillusionment, personal responsibility, and the need for ideals in a society whose fabric has been recently torn apart by political chaos." (Literary Encyclopedia) Note: With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable polypropylene sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed.