B. Rajan; Andrew Pearse — Focus One

London, Dennis Dobson, 1945. First edition. Cloth. A very smart, first edition copy of this collection of critical analysis of contemporary literature, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. A fascinating collection of literary criticism, compiled and edited by Mr. B. Rajan and Andrew Pearse. This series is particularly concerned with contemporary literature, including the work of Franz Kafka (1883-1924), most famous for 'The Metamorphosis', and Rex Warner (1905-1986), most famous for The Aerodrome. Containing contributions from D.S. Savage, George Woodcock, Peter Yates, and more. In the original price-clipped dust wrapper, designed from an original lithograph by John Kashdan. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart, with minor shelf wear and bumping to extremities. Price-clipped dust wrapper is bright and good colour. It is chipped to the extremities, with loss to the head of the spine and rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages slightly age-toned to the extremities, as is common, but otherwise are clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Good.