The Iceman Cometh
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1982. First Edition. Limited to 2,000 copies, of which this is No. 1,039. Signed by the illustrator, John Sloan, on the limitation page. Quarto, xix, 153 pages, publisher's original grey boards. Publisher's original dust jacket. Publisher's original slipcase. Illustrated in black-and-white also, with a lithograph in the rear. Publisher's monthly letter laid in.
The Limited Editions Club edition of The Iceman Cometh presents Eugene O’Neill’s monumental tragedy in a finely produced format worthy of one of the great works of modern American drama. First performed in 1946, The Iceman Cometh is a stark and deeply philosophical play, set in a rundown saloon and centered on a group of disillusioned men clinging to “pipe dreams” as a means of survival. O’Neill’s uncompromising exploration of illusion, despair, and the human need for hope is rendered with exceptional psychological depth and emotional force. Issued by the Limited Editions Club with careful attention to typography, paper, and design, this edition exemplifies the Club’s mission to elevate important literary works through fine-press craftsmanship, making it a highly regarded collectible among admirers of O’Neill and twentieth-century drama. A few small rips to the jacket. Minimal rubbing, else in very good + condition. Item #179
Price: $100.00