HERBERT ZBIGNIEW
BARBARIAN IN THE GARDEN
Warsaw 1962; Czytelnik, pp. 265, [3], format: 12.5x19.5 cm
Edition 1. One of the most famous books by Zbigniew Herbert!
The wrapper was designed by Andrzej Heidrich
A collection of sketches from a trip to France and Italy written by Zbigniew Herbert (1924-1998) - poet, playwright, essayist, one of the most outstanding Polish writers of the 20th century.
"What is this book as I understand it? A collection of sketches. A travel report. The first a real journey through cities, museums and ruins. The second - through books on the places seen. These two visions or two methods are intertwined" (from the author's annotation on the wing of the wrapper).
ORIGINAL BOOKLET COVER AND WRAPPER
DB condition/ minor edgewear to the wrapper, wrapper slightly yellowed, small bohomaz on the cover