(London), Menard Press, 1982. The first edition of a collection of eleven essays on literary subjects including Kafka, Laura Riding, Knut Hamsun, and others, written between 1970 and 1979. Not published in the U.S. until a decade later. Inscribed by the author. Fine in wrappers. Laid in is an autograph letter signed by Auster to the recipient of the book, dated Feb. 10, 1983, in which Auster seeks advice on publishing a poetry manuscript, "the work of ten years." A full page, in Auster's small script. Folded in fourths to fit in the book, else fine. [#911272] SOLD

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