Nana
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1948. First Edition. Limited to 1,500 copies, of which this is No. 1,167. Signed by the illustrator, Bernard Lamotte, on the limitation page. Folio, xvii, 409 pages, publisher's original red silk covered boards letttered on spine in gilt. Illustrated with full page plates by Bernard Lamotte. Laid in is The Monthly Letter of The Limited Editions Club. Nana, a novel by Émile Zola, was first published in 1880 as part of his Rougon-Macquart series, which explores the lives of different social classes in Second Empire France. The novel follows Nana Coupeau, a working-class girl who rises to prominence as a courtesan and stage actress, using her beauty and allure to manipulate and destroy the men who fall under her spell. Zola presents Nana as both a product and a symbol of the decadence and corruption of Parisian high society. The novel is known for its realistic and unflinching portrayal of sexuality, power, and moral decay, elements that made it controversial upon its release. It remains one of Zola’s most famous works, celebrated for its bold social commentary and rich character development. Lacks slipcase, spine sunned, corners bumped, else in good + condition. Item #20
Price: $30.00