Philip Roth — The Humbling

London , Jonathan Cape, 2009. First edition. Cloth. A very smart copy of the first UK edition Philip Roth's thirtieth book, following an aging stage actor and a life altering affair. The first UK edition of this work.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.A very smart copy of this novel laced with erotica, from American writer Philip Roth, known intensely for his provocative explorations of American identity. It is Roth's 30th book and concerns an aging stage actor whose empty life is altered by a 'counterplot of unusual erotic desire&apos. The work was adapted into a 2014 film starring Al Pacino. In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with shelf wear. Dust wrapper has light edgewear and marks to the rear panel, otherwise very smart. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.