Saul Bellow – Henderson The Rain King – First Edition 1959
£60.00
A first edition, first printing of Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London in 1959. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, some bumping to the upper and lower edges of front and rear boards, bumping to the corners of the boards, tarnishing to the gilt titling on the spine and toning to the text block. In a similarly near fine price clipped wrapper, chipping to the spine tips, chipping to the knuckles of front and rear flap folds and fading to the spine. Jacket design by Bill Preston.
Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow is one of his most celebrated works. It follows the wealthy but dissatisfied Eugene Henderson, who travels to Africa in search of meaning and spiritual fulfilment. Blending philosophical reflection with humour, adventure and satire, the novel explores identity, mortality and the human desire for purpose. Widely regarded as a modern classic, it showcases Bellow’s rich prose and profound insight into the complexities of human nature.
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A first edition, first printing of Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London in 1959. A near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, some bumping to the upper and lower edges of front and rear boards, bumping to the corners of the boards, tarnishing to the gilt titling on the spine and toning to the text block. In a similarly near fine price clipped wrapper, chipping to the spine tips, chipping to the knuckles of front and rear flap folds and fading to the spine. Jacket design by Bill Preston.
Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow is one of his most celebrated works. It follows the wealthy but dissatisfied Eugene Henderson, who travels to Africa in search of meaning and spiritual fulfilment. Blending philosophical reflection with humour, adventure and satire, the novel explores identity, mortality and the human desire for purpose. Widely regarded as a modern classic, it showcases Bellow’s rich prose and profound insight into the complexities of human nature.
