WHAT'S BECOME OF WARING. by Powell, Anthony

WHAT'S BECOME OF WARING.

Edition: First US printing.

Boston: Little Brown, (1963) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first American publication of this early comic novel by Powell (originally published in 1939, and preceding his "The Music of Time" series.) Upon publication in England this novel received enthusiastic reviews - from Punch: "His dry, detached irony, his inspired reporting of detail and dialogue, his wit and his ability to suggest character and his complete avoidance of padding all show to great advantage in this story of a travel book writer whom nobody knew and everybody wondered about.".236 pp.

Condition: Very near fine in a near fine dustjacket (some toning to the dj).

Book ID: 61741
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