The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity

"A humanistic case study" of John Merrick, who, though he began life "wholly wretched" with a severe bone & skin disorder & was cruelly exploited as a freak in various circuses, nonetheless triumphed & emerged as a "loving, gentle, dignified human being" after being befriended & treated with respect toward the end of his life. Served as part of the basis for the 1980 David Lynch movie starring John Hurt in the title role. In 140 pages with References & black-and-white illustrations throughout. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing (American), from 1971, this hardcover octavo has blue cloth-covered boards lettered in bright orange to spine. Condition is Near Fine: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with moderate tanning around all edges, but completely unmarked. A hint of rubbing to extremities, corners crisp. Clear tape residue inside both covers where former owner had taped DJ. The unclipped DJ (with $5.95 price intact to front flap) is Good+, with darkening, light soil, & chipping at both ends of spine; protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0876900376

ISBN-13: 9780876900376

Publisher: Outerbridge & Dienstfrey

Year: 1971

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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