Arrabal Espace

Rome: Studio Di Val Cervo, 1993. Hardcover. First Edition. INSCRIBED on the title page by artist and playwright Francisco Arrabal: "Merci! / Tres amicalement / F. Arrabal." Additionally INSCRIBED by editor Ante Glibota: "Dear Mel Gussow / I have been delighted with your company in this important adventure. I hope to meet you in Paris or N.Y.C.! / Many thanks for your beautiful contribution!!! / With warmest regards, / Ante Glibota / Paris, March 4, 1994." Text in French.

Additionally laid in with the book is a postcard featuring a photograph of Arrabal, housed in the original mailing envelope, addressed in Arrabal's hand, as well as Glibota's business card.

Mel Gussow was a noted theatre critic and cultural writer for The New York Times from 1969 until his death in 2005. He authored eight books, served as editor for many others, and his reviews and interviews (with the likes of Arthur Miller, Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and Tom Stoppard) became staples of students and fans of theatre for decades.

Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.

[Book #156957]