The Moon is Down
by Steinbeck, John
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good
- Seller
-
santa rosa, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Viking Press, 1942. NICE COPY: Near Fine, in full blue cloth, title and author blind-stamped on cover, stamped in silver (still bright) on spine; 1st printing, 2nd state, with both "by the Haddon Craftsmen" and "First published in March 1942" on copyright page; no bookmark blindstamp on back cover (but some of this printing may have been issued as book club, though otherwise identical to trade edition); DJ is smooth but not glossy, with a few worn spots on edges 1" tear on back ("The men in the services need books!" present), smaller tears on spines, with a couple of tiny chips and moderate edgewear. Cloth. Near Fine/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Synopsis
In this masterful tale set in Norway during World War II, Steinbeck explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. As he delves into the emotions of the German commander and the Norwegian traitor, and depicts the spirited patriotism of the Norwegian underground, Steinbeck uncovers profound, often unsettling truths about war—and about human nature. Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s self-described “celebration of the durability of democracy” had an extraordinary impact as Allied propaganda in Nazi-occupied Europe. Despite Axis efforts to suppress it (in Fascist Italy, mere possession of the book was punishable by death), The Moon is Down was secretly translated into French, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, German, Italian and Russian; hundreds of thousands of copies circulated throughout Europe, making it by far the most popular piece of propaganda under the occupation. Few literary works of our time have demonstrated so triumphantly the power of ideas in the face of cold steel and brute force. This edition features an introduction by Donald V. Coers.
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- Seller
- skybearbooks
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 000914
- Title
- The Moon is Down
- Author
- Steinbeck, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1942
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; Firsts;
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall
Terms of Sale
skybearbooks
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About the Seller
skybearbooks
Biblio member since 2006
santa rosa, California
About skybearbooks
A lot has changed since Marty and Jan were first bitten by the bug of book -collecting. When we started, we focused on mysteries; just about anything that said First Edition ended up on a shelf (or a stack) in our house. Over the years our tastes have become broader, the stacks taller (a problem for Jan, for some reason) and our enthusiasm for this gently mad and wonderful pursuit has grown unchecked. After a few years, working in a bookstore that dealt in new, used, out of print and rare books, we learned about quality points and how to give an honest description of a books condition. It is very important to us that a book gets to you in the condition that you expect. If that expectation isnt met, the book may be returned (in the same condition) for a full refund. In the meantime, we keep being thrilled by the occasional find that is rare or beautiful or gives us insight into some arcane corner of experience. This world can range from a pamphlet put out by a regional bank, to a slick display of expressive art, to a treatise on some esoteric subject. Current strengths in our collection include fiction, poetry, and history (esp. California). We also have surprises in other areas, so we invite you to search for your own preferences and see what you can find.
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