Fowles, John — Mantissa

Boston, Little, Brown, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. An odd novel by a self-absorbed novelist, revolving around the putative sufferings of a poorly disguised novelist that are imposed on him by his seeming muse. By the author of the French Lieutenant's Woman, this being mostly dialogue with a very thin, if inventive plot. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned, minimal rubbing to extremities. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. 195 [1] pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Near Fine/Very Good,