1969 THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN US EDITION RASPE ILLUSTRATED BY SEARLE
Title: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Author: R. E. Raspe and Others
Illustrator: Ronald Searle
Introduction: S. J. Perelman
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Publication Date: 1969
Edition: U.S. Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Language: English
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen presents the wonderfully extravagant tales of literature's legendary teller of impossible adventures, brought vividly to life by the distinctive artwork of celebrated British illustrator Ronald Searle.
Published in the United States by Pantheon Books in 1969, this handsome oversized edition collects the fantastic adventures associated with R. E. Raspe and others, accompanied throughout by Searle's imaginative illustrations and an introduction by noted humorist and screenwriter S. J. Perelman.
Baron Munchausen travels through Russia, Turkey, North America, the East Indies, the Mediterranean and even to the Moon, encountering impossible hunts, military adventures, fantastic animals, extraordinary voyages and increasingly outrageous predicaments. The volume contains 18 adventures drawn from the rich Munchausen storytelling tradition.
Ronald Searle's illustrations are a major attraction of this edition. His energetic, eccentric and instantly recognizable drawings are exceptionally well suited to Munchausen's outrageous exploits. The combination of classic literary humor and Searle's artwork gives this edition particular appeal to collectors of illustrated books and twentieth-century illustration.
The volume also includes an introduction by S. J. Perelman, the celebrated American humorist, author and screenwriter known for his sophisticated comic writing and his work with the Marx Brothers.
This 1969 U.S. edition retains its striking illustrated dust jacket. It is a substantial and visually distinctive presentation of the Munchausen stories, with Searle's artwork appearing throughout.
This copy is a former library copy from the Public Library of Knoxville and Knox County, with library identification and markings present as shown in the photographs.
KEY FEATURES
• 1969 U.S. Edition
• Published by Pantheon Books
• Classic adventures associated with R. E. Raspe and others
• Profusely illustrated by Ronald Searle
• Introduction by S. J. Perelman
• 18 extraordinary adventures
• Oversized illustrated hardcover
• Illustrated dust jacket present
• Distinctive Ronald Searle artwork throughout
• Adventures involving Russia, Turkey, North America, the East Indies and the Moon
• Classic literary humor, fantasy, satire and tall tales
• Strong interest for Ronald Searle collectors
• Appealing to collectors of vintage illustrated literature
• Former Knoxville and Knox County Public Library copy
• Library identification and markings present as shown in photos
CONDITION
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1969 THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN US EDITION RASPE ILLUSTRATED BY SEARLE
The product is a 1969 US edition of "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" by E. E. Raspe, with illustrations by Ronald Searle. This cloth-bound book is a classic piece of literature that falls under the genres of fantasy, satire, humor, adventure, and literary fiction. The book is illustrated, includes a dust jacket, and weighs 1.5 pounds. It is a special edition featuring tall tales and literary humor, making it a valuable collectible for fans of illustrated classics. The story follows the thrilling adventures of Baron Munchausen in a whimsical and entertaining manner, making it a must-have for readers who appreciate unique and imaginative storytelling.