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Maugham, W. Somerset
A Writer's Notebook
William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1949
First Edition, Very Good +, No Jacket
xvi, 349pp - Maugham's diary/journal from 1892 through 1944 giving the reader insights into the mind of a tremendously successful author. Maugham (1874 - 1965) spent the first ten years of his life in Paris. He had early in his adult life spent some time at a hospital toying with the idea of becoming a doctor, but his first novel, "Liza of Lambeth", published in 1897, was such a success he decided to become a full-time writer. "Of Human Bondage" was his first major work/success and four years later came publication of "The Moon and Sixpence" which solidified his reputation as a writer of novels and the success of his "The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" in 1921 expanded his fame into the world of short stories. In 1927 Maugham settled in the South of France and lived there until his death in 1965. (Information from the FantasticFiction UK website. Covers (black cloth with silvery titles and tooling to front board and spine) are in VG+ condition with immaculate textblock, except for ex libris label to FPDP and tanning of pages.
009143
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5.00 GBP
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Maugham, W. Somerset
Ashenden: Or the British Agent
Heron Books By Arrangement with William Heinemann, London,
First Thus, Decorative Leatherette, Very Good +, No Jacket
Micklewright, Robert,
xii, 247pp including author's preface - Undated, but late 1960s. One volume of Heron's series, "The Complete Works of W. Somerset Maugham". Maugham (1874 - 1965) spent the first ten years of his life in Paris. He had early in his adult life spent some time at a hospital toying with the idea of becoming a doctor, but his first novel, "Liza of Lambeth", published in 1897, was such a success he decided to become a full-time writer. "Of Human Bondage" was his first major work/success and four years later came publication of "The Moon and Sixpence" which solidified his reputation as a writer of novels and the success of his "The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands" in 1921 expanded his fame into the world of short stories. In 1927 Somerset Maugham settled in the South of France and lived there until his death in 1965. (Information from the FantasticFiction UK website. Covers (navy blue leatherette with Gilt tooling to front and spine with gilt titles to spine) are in VG+ condition with immaculate textblock and ribbon bookmark bound in.
007718
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7.50 GBP
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Allen, E E and Mason, A T (eds), Norman Collins, Mary Fitt, Henry Williamson, C.S. Forester, H.E. Bates, G.K. Chesterton, James Hargest, H.G. Wells, Les Robinson, H. Drake-Brockman, Henry Williamson, W. Somerset Maugham.
Twelve Modern Short Stories
Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd, London, 1961
Reprint, Decorative Cloth, Very Good, No Jacket
Ex-Library,
255pp - "...these are more than mere stories. Most of them reveal a great understanding of humanity. The qualities and weaknesses of man are faithfully portrayed, sometimes seriously, sometimes humourously.... Although these stories could be read purely for pleasure, there is much in them that is worth study and discussion. Much may be learnt of the art of the short story...." Includes stories by Norman Collins, Mary Fitt, Henry Williamson, C.S. Forester, H.E. Bates, G.K. Chesterton, James Hargest, H.G. Wells, Les Robinson, H. Drake-Brockman, Henry Williamson, and W. Somerset Maugham. Test clean, covers show shelf wear and is coming loose at rear hinge. Standard ex-library markings.
000654
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14.99 GBP
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