New York. 1958. Coward McCann. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 204 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature America. FROM THE PUBLISHER-Terry Southern is an acclaimed satirist of American culture, the writer responsible for CANDY and the screenplay of Dr. Strangelove. In FLASH AND FILIGREE, his first novel, he delivers yet another outrageously funny commentary on the dark side of our national life. Frederick Eichner, world-renowned dermatologist, is visited by the entrancingly irritating Mr. Felix Treevly, who comes to him as a patient and stays as an obsession. Mr. Treevly leads the doctor into a series of hilarious and increasingly weird situations, which, with the assistance of a drunken private detective, a mad judge, a car crash, and a hashish party, finally drive him to mayhem. A wild whirlwind of a novel, FLASH AND FILIGREE is a work of comic genius from one of the wittiest writers of our time. inventory #14437.
1958 edition. Dust jacket is good with light rubbing and some fading. Price has not been clipped. Orange paper boards and binding are good. Pages are clean and unmarked, with light toning. LO.
First edition in second issue (1965) dustwrapper. Very good or better in very good dustwrapper. Book lighty frayed at spine ends, former owner's name label on front endpaper, dustwrapper slightly browned and rubbed. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
Quarter green cloth over orange paper boards. Boards tight and straight, inner pages clean and unmarked. Dust jacket price of 5.00 To flap. Light edgewear, now contained in mylar cover.
8vo 8 1/8"x 5 1/4" mint-green cloth w/ orange paper boards; lettering in black on spine; 204 pgs; illus dust jacket w/ $5.00 on front flap, author photo by Gadiot at back; remaining 1958 sheets reissued w/ new dj price, upon success of Dr. Strangelove [1964] & The Loved One [1965]. one quote on front flap, 5 on rear. jacket design by Edward Sorel.
New York. 1958. Coward McCann. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 204 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature America. FROM THE PUBLISHER-Terry Southern is an acclaimed satirist of American culture, the writer responsible for CANDY and the screenplay of Dr. Strangelove. In FLASH AND FILIGREE, his first novel, he delivers yet another outrageously funny commentary on the dark side of our national life. Frederick Eichner, world-renowned dermatologist, is visited by the entrancingly irritating Mr. Felix Treevly, who comes to him as a patient and stays as an obsession. Mr. Treevly leads the doctor into a series of hilarious and increasingly weird situations, which, with the assistance of a drunken private detective, a mad judge, a car crash, and a hashish party, finally drive him to mayhem. A wild whirlwind of a novel, FLASH AND FILIGREE is a work of comic genius from one of the wittiest writers of our time. inventory #14437.
First American Edition. Minor spotty discoloration near top of cloth spine, else fine in about fine second state dj with tiny tear at base of spine, and minor dust soiling to white jacket. Not price-clipped ($5.00) re-issue jacket mentioning DR. STRANGELOVE and THE LOVED ONE screenplays.
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