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THE BOOK OF IMAGINARY BEINGS

by Borges, Jorge Luis

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THE BOOK OF IMAGINARY BEINGS, Cape, 1970, first English edition, fine in wraps and vg+ dust-wrapper with some rubbing. Uncorrected proof. Scarce.

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Jorge Luis Borges wrote and edited the Book of Imaginary Beings in 1957 as the original Spanish Manual de zoología fantástica, or Handbook of Fantastic Zoology, expanding it in 1967 and 1969 to the final El libro de los seres imaginarios. The English edition, created in collaboration with translator Norman Thomas di Giovanni, contains descriptions of 120 mythical beasts from folklore and literature. In the preface, Borges states that the book is to be read "as with all miscellanies... not...

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Title
THE BOOK OF IMAGINARY BEINGS
Author
Borges, Jorge Luis
Book Condition
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Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Date Published
1970
Keywords
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Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Uncorrected Proof
An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...

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