H. H. Kirst — Heroes for Sale

London, Collins, 1982. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition of this novel based on the absurdities and excesses of Nazi Germany, by a former German Army officer and member of the Nazi Party. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Hans Hellmut Kirst (1914-1989) was a German novelist, best remembered for his Gunner Asch series concerning the struggle to maintain one's identity and humanity among the corruption of Nazi Germany. Many of his works, such as this one, were translated into English. Kirst's novels are inspired by his experiences as a member of the Nazi Party and as a German Army officer during World War II. In publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Dust wrapper is very smart and bright, with just a little spotting to the rear flap. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.