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Lolita

by Nabokov, Vladimir

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  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
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Very Good/Fine (Facsimilie Dust jacket)
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About This Item

New York: G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS , 1955. Solid copy of first printing. Unmarked but for small bookstore sticker on front pastedown (Vromans) which is a well known landmark store in Pasadena. Only serious flaw is that the black area of spine is pretty badly faded. Small stain on front board near spine. Light wear to top right side of front panel. Tight and square. Text clean and fresh. Red endpapers. Red topstain lightly sunned. Professional facsimile jacket is bright, fresh and protected in mylar. . First American Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Fine (Facsimilie Dust jacket). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Synopsis

Lolita is widely regarded as one of the greatest books of the 20th Century. The cultural influence of Lolita cannot be understated, and numerous editions have been printed since 1955. The book has been made into movies, plays, and has sparked countless conversations about relationships and the nature of obsession. Even the covers of the later editions have sparked controversy, as they feature potentially suggestive depictions of the famous "nymphet". Unsurprisingly, Lolita is often at the top of banned books lists in high schools.

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Reviews

On Aug 26 2014, a reader said:
Vladimir Nabokov's postmodern masterpiece about a man's obsession with a young girl is nothing short of remarkable. Not only does Nabokov situate the story within the context of Cold War America, but he has the ability to make the reader sympathise with an otherwise immoral character. Through Nabokov's lyrical, poetic and deceptive writing, the story becomes at once comical and poignant. Underneath all the amusing and colourful metaphors and allusions to American popular culture is a deeply affecting story about obsession, innocence and unrequited love. As with Jack Kerouac's On The Road, the theme of 'the journey' is strongly emphasised throughout, as the lead character descends deeper into madness as he and his step-daughter travel around America. A cult classic and must-read, Lolita is the work of genius.

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Details

Bookseller
Timothy Norlen Bookseller US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
000453
Title
Lolita
Author
Nabokov, Vladimir
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Fine (Facsimilie Dust jacket)
Edition
First American Edition
Publisher
G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1955
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs
Modern First Editions;

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About the Seller

Timothy Norlen Bookseller

Seller rating:
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About Timothy Norlen Bookseller

I am a internet based bookstore that specializes in Modern First Editions, film sources, Mystery and Detective fiction and Western Americana. I have approximately 10,000 books, primarily first editions with about 1300 of them signed by the author. I try and stock only books that are sound, clean and attractive.

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Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Facsimile
An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
G
Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Sunned
Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
Jacket
Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...

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