2012 Folio Society hardcover edition of Herzog by Saul Bellow, featuring an introduction by Malcolm Bradbury. Bound in quarter buckram with Modigliani paper sides and gilt spine titling, this edition is printed on Abbey Wove paper and housed in the publisher’s slipcase. Bellow’s 1964 novel, winner of the National Book Award, is considered a defining work of postwar American literature, blending intellectual satire with psychological depth. This Folio Society edition presents the novel in a well-produced collector’s format suitable for both reading and display.
Condition Notes
- Book: Fine; clean, tight, and appears unread with no marks or visible wear.
- Binding: Solid and square with no lean or cracking.
- Pages: Crisp and unmarked throughout.
- Cover: Illustrated paper sides bright; spine clean with sharp gilt titling.
- Slipcase: Good; structurally sound with faint rubbing and some visible discoloration/sun fading (see photos).