ACID TEST: Introduction by Dwight Macdonald
New York: Stein and Day, 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. Inscribed by John Simon on the half-title: "Youthful indiscretions to be sure, but bound to be a fine example of literary curiousities in a few centuries or so". The first collection by "one of the nation’s most erudite, vitriolic and vilified culture critics, who illuminated and savaged a remarkable range of plays, films, literature and art works and their creators for more than a half-century" (New York Times). Simon (1925-2019) wrote arts criticism for a variety of publications, including a 36-year tenure as theatre critic for New York magazine. Octavo: 288 p. Original gray paper-covered boards over a white cloth spine, with black-stamped titles and decorations. Tiny bump along the bottom edge of the front board. The dust jacket is a little toned along the extremities. Better than very good. Near fine / Very good. Item #78659
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