Book #56985
Dr. Bowdler's Legacy. a History of Expurgated Books in England and America - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Boston: David R. Godine, Publisher, 1992.
ISBN: 0879238615
Illustrator: Illustrated by Marjory Wunsch
Price: $50.00
Dr. Bowdler's Legacy. a History of Expurgated Books in England and America - 1st Edition/1st Printing
A Fine first Edition/First Printing.
In this book, Noel Perrin traces the history of expurgated books in England and America. He discusses the challenges faced by book publishers when it came to printing indecent or politically incorrect material, as well as the techniques used to remove such material. Perrin also looks at the impact of censorship on literature and society.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 323 pages.
