The Carrot

N.p. N.p., Unknown. Original manuscript for an unpublished short story, with title page written in manuscript ink..

Born in Moscow, author Boris Leven is best known for his work as a production designer on such films as "Giant" (1956), "West Side Story" (1961), "The Sound of Music" (1965), and "The Andromeda Strain (1971).

The story of a young man's childhood and adolescence, detailing his parents' early death, troubles at school, time spent working at his uncle's funeral parlor, and first love.

Gray untitled card wrappers. Title page present, with credits for author Boris Leven. 25 leaves, with last page of text numbered 24. Mimeograph duplication with a handwritten title page, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with three silver brads.

[Book #147063]