Arthur Morrison: A Bibliography of First Editions. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Arthur Morrison: A Bibliography of First Editions

New bibliography of Arthur Morrison's works in first edition. This is the only book to deal with the whole of Morrison's literary output. He is most famous for his detective fiction, creating a worthy successor to Sherlock Holmes in 'The Strand', through the person of Martin Hewitt. He also wrote hard-hiting realist novels, in particular the classic 'Child of the Jago'. He was also a noted collector of Oriental art and published extensively on this passion. This user-friendly bibliography documents all Morrison's publications, with clear, full descriptions of UKfirst editions, notes on US, Colonial, continental and subsequent editions, with notes on issues, variants and pointsity. In addition to a full description of all UK first editions there are notes on US, Colonial and continental editions and reprints. There is an informed introduction to Morrison's life and work, a section on his contributions to collective works and a list of his magazine appearances. The book is a quality large format softback with French flaps, sturdily bound and printed on art paper. It comprises 64pp of text + 8pp of full-colour plates illustrating book covers and dust-wrappers. This is an indispensable tool for all Arthur Morrison lovers, collectors, bookdealers and librarians. The author, an antiquarian bookseller and literary scholar, grew up like Morrison in London's East End, on the edge of Epping Forest. Published in a strictly limited edition of 500 numbered copies.…