Memoirs of a Geisha - first US edition

by Arthur Goldman - signed

A spellbinding contribution to literature. In Memoirs of a Geisha, we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love, always elusive, is scorned as illusion. Basis for the major 2005 motion picture starring Zhang Ziyi and Ken Watanabe.

The book has off-white boards quarter-bound with maroon cloth, title in gold on the spine. A new book, new dust jacket, unread; stated first edition in fine condition, no bumps or dings; signed by author Arthur Golden directly on the title page, 8vo.

The first issue dust jacket with Ann Beattie blurb at top of rear panel is price-intact at $25.00 and has always been mylar-protected.