Buy this book on-line Douglas, Norman : South Wind (Two Volumes)Argus Books, Chicago, IL, 1929
Illustrated edition. Two volumes, complete. Original publisher's blue cloth binding. Each volume measures 6 3/4" x 9 1/2." Volume One: 288 pages, eight multicolored and black and white plates, complete. Volume Two: 300 pages, seven multicolored and black and white plates, complete. Decorative protective sheets over the multicolored illustrations with a spider web design. Gilt lettering and decorations on spine and front cover. Top edge gilt. Both volumes are clean and intact. Norman Douglas (1868-1952) was a British writer of travel books but is best-known for this novel, South Wind, which was first published in 1917 and a response to WWI. The book is satirical in tone and takes place on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe (based off of the real island of Capri in Italy), as it addresses subject matter relating to religion, morality, philosophy, and hedonism. John Austen (1886-1948) was an English book illustrator whose artwork follows the Art Deco and Decadence movements, the latter of which is seen in this book's illustrations. Austen's illustrations appear to complement the tone of the novel, as many Decadent artworks carry a satirical perspective of human nature.. Illustr.: Austen, John. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Douglas, Norman : South Wind (Two Volumes). Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, incunabula, used books, livres d'occasion and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |