In some ways, the most rebellious novel of the '50s. This special book, covering as it does the Bohemian arts scene of Europe in all its decadent glory, was not published by Olympia--nor indeed any of Olympia's competitors. Whoever the author was, they printed the work up special, under fear of incarceration, in either New York or the UK. Sometimes, the writer's voice echoes, but we can't say with certainty who it might be, or why they went the extra mile. To truly be an artist, one must always shy away from the safe course...
In some ways, the most rebellious novel of the '50s. This special book, covering as it does the Bohemian arts scene of Europe in all its decadent glory, was not published by Olympia--nor indeed any of Olympia's competitors. Whoever the author was, they printed the work up special, under fear of incarceration, in either New York or the UK. Sometimes, the writer's voice echoes, but we can't say with certainty who it might be, or why they went the extra mile. To truly be an artist, one must always shy away from the safe course...