Isbn: 9780854682997 - master of villainy: a biography of sax rohmer (5 Ergebnisse)

Original cloth boards. Zustand: Good+. First Edition; First Impression. Book is somewhat warped. Some foxing. Some tears & creases to dust jacket; Original terracotta cloth boards with original illustrated dust jacket. Master of Villainy: A Biography of Sax Rohmer by Cay Van Ash and Elizabeth Sax Rohmer is the definitive account of the life and career of the creator of the infamous Dr. Fu Manchu. Drawing upon personal recollections, family archives, correspondence, and unpublished material, the authors trace Rohmer's journey from struggling journalist to internationally successful novelist. The biography explores his literary achievements, fascination with the occult and mysticism, and the cultural impact of his sensational adventure stories. Rich in detail and insight, this engaging volume offers an invaluable portrait of one of the twentieth century's most popular and controversial writers.; 23.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 3 cm; 312 pages.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Brick red cloth. Light wear and aging, binding sound; very good overall.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition and first printing. In near fine minus russet coloured cloth boards, with silver titles to spine. The boards are very flat, tight and clean, there is slight wear to the spine ends. The front free end paper has a thin, feint vertical line. The text block is securely attached to the boards, even and unblemished. The pages are illustrated with black and white photos (including frontispiece). There are not dedications etc. Near fine condition. The dust jacket is black and has two oval photos to the front and red and white titles. The edges are slightly worn with a small closed tear to the front, tail edge. Price clipped. In removable protective sleeve. Good condition.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. UK hardback first impression. Uncommon. VG with some toning to page block, in Good only jacket, unclipped with some rubbing and small nicks and a somewhat creased front flap.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in tan cloth boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. Price clipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 312pp. B/w photographic portrait frontispiece of 'Sax Rohmer'. Not library copy, no inscriptions, tears and rubbing to dustjacket edges. (66/1).…