Book #26786

On Literature - 1st US Edition/1st Printing

Umberto Eco
Book #26786 On Literature - 1st US Edition/1st Printing. Umberto Eco.

Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: 1st US Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Orlando: Harcourt, Inc., 2002.
ISBN: 0151008124

An attractive first printing of the first American edition, preceding the UK edition, minor bump to top of front board, else Fine condition in alike, pictorial dustjacket. SIGNED by author Umberto Eco on publisher's plate on the half-title page. Contursi A049c.

In this collection of essays and addresses delivered throughout his career, Umberto Eco seeks "to understand the chemistry of his passion" for the word. These stimulating essays reveal the depth of knowledge and diversity of interests that have made Eco one of the world's leading writers. Translated by Martin McLaughlin; 8vo ; [xii], 334, [6] pages; Signed by Author.

Price: $69.61

Add to Cart Inquire Add to Wish List

Author Bio

Umberto Eco

Umberto Eco (born January 5, 1932) is an Italian medievalist, semiotician, philosopher, literary critic and novelist, best known for his novel The Name of the Rose (Il nome della rosa, 1980), an intellectual mystery combining semiotics in fiction, biblical analysis, medieval studies and literary theory.

see other books by this author

The Books Tell You Why Guarantee

Consistent with, and exceeding the policies and Code of Ethics of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), Books Tell You Why guarantees the authenticity of autographed items for the lifetime of the original purchaser, i.e., Books Tell You Why will provide a full refund of the original purchasing price incl. two-way shipping at any time where lack of authenticity can be proven and where proof of purchase is supplied by the original purchaser.