The Book of Prefaces

Gray, Alasdair

Literature on the march, 'A Short History of Literate thought in Words by Great Writers of Four Nations from the 7th to the 20th Century'; designed and illustrated by the author, commentary also together with thirty other writers; a funny encyclopedia; 600+pp.

Publisher: Bloomsbury. First English edition 2000
Edition: First Edition
Place Published: London
Near fine in dustwrapper with the 'An Appeal to the Buyer' card laid in.


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