Een Smerige Geschiedenis

Eric Ambler

Verlag: A. W. Bruna & Zoon, Utrect; Antwerpen, 1968

Beschreibung

A first Dutch translation edition of Ambler's thriller novel, with a signed dedication from the author to a notable Dutch writer and psychologist Manuel van Loggem. Signed by the author to the half-title, first Dutch translation edition.This Dutch translation includes a signed dedication from Ambler to Manuel van Loggem for 'Manuel van Loggem, with thanks for making a Dutchless writer feel very much better than he was feeling earlier. 'The Love life of -' must be published in English. Why can't I take steps to see . it in? Eric Ambler'Manuel van Loggem was a notable Dutch writer and psychologist.'Een Smerige Geschiedenis' is a Dutch translation of 'Dirty Story: A Further Account of the Life and Adventures of Arthur Abdel Simpson' (1967) by Eric Ambler.Eric Ambler was an English author of thrillers and spy novels, such as 'The Mask of Dimitrios' (1939), and 'The Light of Day' (1962). He was a major source of inspiration for other authors within the thriller genre, such as Graham Greene, Ian Fleming, and John le Carre.'Dirty Story', also published as 'This Gun For Hire', follows the life of anti-hero Arthur Abdel Simpson after his initial introduction in 'The Light of Day'. In this thriller, Simpson is forced to become a mercenary for a Central African mining company after facing the prospect of becoming a penniless exile. Themes of statelessness and becoming the non-citizen of any country features heavily within the plot.Very scarce translation.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Sunning to the rear wrap. Sticker to the rear wrap. The front wrap is detaching to the tail of the front joint. Ink inscription on front pastedown. Discolouration to pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Author's ink inscription to the half-title page. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 803D14

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Een Smerige Geschiedenis

Verlag: A. W. Bruna & Zoon, Utrect; Antwerpen

Erscheinungsdatum: 1968

Einband: Paperback

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Signiert: signed by author

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book