Arthur Koestler — Arrival and Departure

London, Jonathan Cape, 1943. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of an intriguing novel written by the eminent Hungarian author Arthur Koestler, inspired by his disillusionment with Stalinism having originally been a communist party member. The first edition of Arrival and Departure, an intriguing novel, written by award-winning Hungarian author Arthur Koestler. Published by Jonathan Cape in 1943.In the publisher's original tan cloth, in the original clipped dust wrapper.Originally a member of the German Communist Party in 1931, Koestler later became disillusioned with Stalinism and his novels began rebelling against the totalitarian ideals that a Communist Government implied. Similarly, the protagonist of this novel, Peter Slavek, was originally a young revolutionary, but then begins to question his crusading zeal following a nervous breakdown.Koestler was awarded the 1968 Sonning Prize for his contribution to European culture. In the publisher's original tan cloth, in the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with slight fading and a couple of small marks to the front board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities, with a small crease to bottom right corner of front board. Dust wrapper is generally bright and clean, with slight browning to wrapper rear and sight signs of edgewear, with small chips to the head and tail of the wrapper spine, and to the extremities. End papers are generally bright and clean, with slight smudging and the odd spot, mostly to rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with minor age toning, and minor marks to right edges of leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.