Hemingway, Ernest. Death In The Afternoon. London: Jonathan Cape, 1932. First British Edition with original dust jacket.
Bound in orange cloth with black lettering along with the original dust jacket, unclipped. Book is in good+ condition with some foxing throughout, a pasted photograph of hemingway on the title page, and a Staindale Lodge stamp on the endpaper. Corners are rubbed. The original dust jacket is in good+ condition with some wear and slight chipping on the corners, otherwise vibrant.
Death in the Afternoon is Ernest Hemingway’s profound exploration of Spanish bullfighting, offering an in-depth look at its history, rituals, and the intricate interplay between life and death inherent in the sport. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Hemingway delves into the world of matadors, bulls, and the cultural significance of bullfighting in Spanish society. The work is enriched with 81 black-and-white photographic reproductions and a color frontispiece by Juan Gris, providing visual context to the narrative.
