Sun & Steel
Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated FIRST EDITION of John Bester's English translation of Mishima's memoir, reflecting upon his relationship with his body, martial arts, and bodybuilding. Printed in Japan. First printing. The clipped jacket is bright, with slightest shelf wear along the bottom edge. The black back panel shows scuffs from handling when viewed at an angle. The orange cloth covers and gilt titles are clean and bright, with dark blue endpapers and 104 clean pages. As a result of an apparent error in binding, the cloth bulges slightly above the pastedown on the upper edge of the rear board (see photos). Laid in copy of a contemporary review from August of 1970 and a newspaper clipping reacting to Mishima's death in November of the same year. Very Good / Very Good. Item #2023-P327
Price: $375.00