Angela Carter — Black Venus
London, Chatto and Windus The Hogarth Press, 1985. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this work by noted feminist author Angela Carter. First edition, first impression in the original dustwrapper designed by Don Macpherson. Angela Carter is a renowned British author and journalist, best known for the feminist themes that are present across both her fiction and non-fiction. This collection of eight short stories focuses upon reimagining the lives of eminent historical and literary figures. In a black cloth binding in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Dustwrapper is excellent, with just some light shelfwear to the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
