Friendship Lebanon Hostage Crisis
London: Ryan Publishing, 1990. Ralph Steadman. First Paperback Edition. First edition stated on the copyright page. Signed by Ralph Steadman, Jill Morrell, and John McCarthy. This book measures approximately 8.25" x 5.25", with 206 numbered pages.
This book is in near fine condition. One minor bump to the head of the spine. Minor creasing of the front panel near the spine, most likely from signing.
"Friendship: 12 Masterpieces of Short Fiction" was put together four years after journalist John McCarthy was kidnapped during the Lebanon Hostage Crisis to draw attention to the plight of hostages held in any unjustifiable imprisonment regardless of race, nationality, culture, or political belief. This book is a collection of stories by writers of diverse vision and significantly contributes to a campaign for human rights and freedom. Includes stories written by: Martin Amis, Mary Beckett, Angela Carter, Roald Dahl, William Golding, Samuel Beckett, Graham Greene, Primo Levi, Bernard MacLaverty, Edna O'Brien, William Trevor, and Jeanette Winterson.
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Inventory # (L10-4). Item #3692
Price: $375.00