The Artificial Silk Girl - 2002 US edition

by Irmgard Keun

Originally published in Germany in 1932, it shot to the top of the best seller list. By the time it became popular in England, the Nazis had taken over, and it was banned as degenerate. This modern translation by Kathie von Ankum describes the life of a girl fleeing her family and childhood in Cologne. She steals a fur coat and makes her way to Berlin. Great first-person account of life in the 'golden 20's' in Germany.

Book has taupe boards with the title in red on the spine, in fine condition. Jacket is also intact and always protected.