Stated first American edition. An authorized biography of English novelist Anthony Powell (1905-2000). Mr. Powell is best known for his landmark, 12-part novel "A Dance to the Music of Time." He also wrote several other novels and an important biography of John Aubrey. The author, Hilary Spurling, was granted access to Powell's papers on the condition that nothing be printed until well into the future. Black & white photos, drawings and other images scattered throughout the text, and with a section of plates bearing color and b&w illustrations. This work originally published in the UK by Hamish Hamilton. --- In textured rose paper-covered boards with spine titling in gilt. Jacket features 3 photographic portraits to covers and spine. --- A bright, newish, tightly-bound copy, though with remainder mark to textblock lower edge. Unclipped jacket ($35) lacks damages worthy of mention; wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xii, 453, (5) pages
Title: Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time
Edition: First American Edition
ISBN Number: 0525521348
ISBN-13: 9780525521341
Location Published: New York, Alfred A. Knopf: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
Categories: >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, >>Writers, Writing & Literary Criticism
Stock No.: 87043
