Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An attractive first American edition/first printing, Near Fine condition with slight shelf wear to spine ends in Very Good, lightly chipped dust-jacket with sunned spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

In this play, a bevy of British actors explore the absurdities of life and love. Lord Malquist is a pompous fool who is in love with a woman he thinks is smarter than she is. Mr. Moon is a mysterious and enigmatic man who seems to know more about Lord Malquist than he should. The play culminates in a madcap, unpredictable banquet where the two men vie for the woman's affections.; 8vo.