Gordon Bowker — James Joyce: A Biography

London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2011. First edition. Cloth. The first impression of James Joyce's biography by Gordon Bowker. A superb copy. The first edition, first impression. Gordon Bowker's complete and thorough biography of James Joyce, often considered one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Exploring the controversial life of Joyce and his works, drawing on considerable material that had recently come to light, looking not only at the exterior life, but also the inner landscape of this extraordinary writer. Illustrated with fifty one full page plates of photographs, accompanied by descriptions. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. The dust wrapper is unclipped and excellent with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with fifty one full page plates of photographs, accompanied by descriptions.  Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.