Search Results: madness in literature and associated arts by cohen keith

New York: Siamese Banana Press, 1970. Softcover. 5 pages printed on only a single side. An examination of the portrayal of madness in French literature. A clean near fine copy in stapled wrappers with some very minor wear. A nice example of this mimeograph booklet.

(New York): (Siamese Banana Press), 1970. First Edition. Very good +.. First edition of this short piece on madness in French literature, from Johnny Stanton's Siamese Banana Press. Begins by stating that Montaigne was mad "just like the 18th century," and written in a playful style: "well of course there are hundreds of madmen who write letters--think of anybody--think of Rousseau--but getting back to Stendhal, well just think of Balzac--well, no, he's a little more controlled than Stendhal--but think of anybody just anybody in the 19th century..." [Clay and Phillips, p. 220]. Small 4to. Printed wraps. Very good plus. Hints of soil and handling wear. Bright and clean throughout. Good and sound. 5pp.

NY: Siamese Banana Press, (1970).. First edition.. 4to. [10 pp]. Very good plus in side-stapeld wrappers with a few creases and rust marks.