LEFT IN DARK TIMES: A Stand Against the New Barbarism
New York: Random House, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Presentation copy, inscribed by Bernard-Heni Lévy to Eric Idle on the front flyleaf. In this unprecedented critique, one of the world’s leading intellectuals revisits his political roots, scrutinizes the totalitarianisms of the past as well as those on the horizon, and argues powerfully for a new political and moral vision for our times. Translated by Benjamin Moser. Octavo. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some very light edgewear.
From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, accompanied by a letter of provenance. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot.
In a posting for his Eric Idle Online! blog concerning his October / November reading in 2009, Idle wrote: “What is the sound of one hand wanking. The sound of a French intellectual defining his position on the left away from anyone else on the left.”. Near fine / Near fine. Item #76335
ISBN: 9781400064359
Price: $200.00