Spartacus - 1st US edition - signed

by Howard Fast

Stated 'First Edition' on the copyright page and signed by the author on the front endpaper, this book has an interesting history! In the early 1950's, Howard Fast was black-balled by the major publishers for alleged anti-American activities, so he was forced to publish this title himself. He even went so far as writing his own dust jacket blurb. The original review card from Fast is present and tipped in.

Ironically this title was a major success and may be the only self- published bestseller in recent publishing history. Basis for the 1960 Academy Award-winning film, directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Book is in very good plus condition, having a bumped front lower corner, otherwise fine; the dust jacket is intact, no chips, one closed 1/2" tear where the rear panel meets the top of the spine; spine is sun-darkened, as are wrapper edges.

 Here is the original review card from Fast, tipped in

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