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Lolita

Lolita

Lolita

by NABOKOV Vladimir

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Paris: Gallimard, 1959. Fine. Gallimard, Paris 1959, 14,5x21cm, broché en coffret. - Édition originale de la traduction française par E. H. Kahane, un des 86 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin pur fil, seuls grands papiers. Très bel exemplaire très recherché. Notre exemplaire est présenté dans un coffret historié noir, dos carré comportant le nom de l'auteur et le titre imprimés respectivement en rouge et rose et orné de minuscules taches blanches rappelant le motif du foulard de Lolita, premier plat comportant le titre imprimé en rouge, avec en pied la devise ""Mon péché, mon âme"" répété deux fois en rouge et en rose, percé d'un médaillon sous plexiglass encadré d'un motif tacheté blanc rappelant le foulard de Lolita, et d'où s'échappe un envol de papillons multicolores, deuxième plat portant la mention Humbert répétée trois fois en rouge et rose puis la phrase ""Lumière de ma vie, feu de mes reins"" répétée deux fois en rouge et rose et le titre ""Lo lii ta"" en rose, l'ensemble de part et d'autre de la silhouette de Humbert tracée en rose, intérieur du coffret doublé de papier rose; chemise à rabats de papier blanc, dos noir comportant le nom de l'auteur et le titre imprimés réciproquement en rouge et rose et orné de minuscules taches blanches rappelant le motif du foulard de Lolita; merveilleux travail signé de l'artiste Julie Nadot. [ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS] Gallimard | Paris 1959 | 14,5 x 21 cm | original wrappers under custom box First edition of the French translation, one of 86 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only grand papier (deluxe) copies. Our copy is housed in a black decorated custom clamshell case, square spine with the author's name and title in red and pink respectively, first panel decorated with a white spotted motif reminiscent of Lolita's scarf, title printed in red, with the quote ""Mon péché, mon âme"" (""My sin, my soul"") at foot, repeated twice in red and pink, panel hollowed in its center and filled with a plexiglass medallion framed by a white spotted motif reminiscent of Lolita's scarf, the second panel bears the words ""Humbert"" repeated three times in red and pink, followed by ""Lumière de ma vie, feu de mes reins ""(""Light of my life, fire of my loins"") repeated twice in red and pink and the title ""Lo lii ta"" in pink, all on either side of Humbert's silhouette stamped in pink, inside lined with pink paper; case housed in a white paper flap folder, black spine with author's name and title in red and pink respectively, decorated with a white spotted motif reminiscent of Lolita's scarf; wonderful work by artist Julie Nadot.

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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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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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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Lolita
Author
NABOKOV Vladimir
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Publisher
Gallimard
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1959
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