Servant von maugham robin (28 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.…

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Some light scratches to the cover. The book is clean and feels unused.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Small 8vo. Blue paper over boards, pictorial dust jacket. 94pp. Near fine/near fine. Early printing of Maugham's 1948 first novel -- clean, tight and handsome.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First American Edition, 62 pages, very good in price clipped dj.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. ex-library paperback, coloured tape across bottom of covers, covers a bit worn, creased with grubby handling marks. Some shelf wear, usual library stamps/markings, otherwise good clear text, binding intact. The Servant by Robin Maugham published 1972 by Davis-Poynter, London. Ready for immediate despatch. 35G*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this dark, haunting tale, Richard Merton recounts the story of his close friend, Tony, a young lawyer recently returned from the war, and the subtle, sinister destruction of his personality by his servant, Barrett. Seeking ease and comfort, Tony hires Barrett to cater to his needs, not realizing that his new servant has a hidden agenda. As Barrett gradually and insidiously leads his employer into physical and moral degradation, the roles of master and servant will become grotesquely reversed.Robin Maugham's modern classic The Servant (1948) was hailed by The New York Times as 'a masterpiece of writing' and was adapted for a celebrated 1963 film version directed by Joseph Losey and scripted by Harold Pinter. This new edition includes a preface by Maugham from the 1973 edition explaining the origins of the novel and a new introduction by William Lawrence.'A highly skilled portrait . . . succeeds as a horror story of considerable brightness and sharpness.' - Kirkus Reviews'It's shocking, brilliantly written, completely absorbing.' - Chicago Daily News'The story has a quiet and absolutely terrifying inevitability . . . reminiscent of Henry James himself.' - News Chronicle'An exquisite work of art . . . a masterpiece of observation and craftsmanship.' - Sheffield Telegram'One of those little story gems you seldom come across these days . a plausible picture of human collapse told with insight and considerable skill.' - New York World Telegram.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextSet in London just after the Second World War, Robin Maugham s slim, haunting novella is a confessional tale told in a simple, urgent voice by one Richard Merton. He tells the story of Tony, a close friend from the war, who - .

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnIn this dark, haunting tale, Richard Merton recounts the story of his close friend, Tony, a young lawyer recently returned from the war, and the subtle, sinister destruction of his personality by his servant, Barrett. Seeking ease.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardback edition with film tie-in jacket, 1964, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only minor signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket slightly rubbed; boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions - ownership signature neat to front endpaper; text bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Illustrated dust-jacket designed by G.N. Fish, not price-clipped, some chipping and little closed tears along the top edge, and to the spine foot but otherwise clean and bright though some discoloration to the cream back, now in clear protective sleeve. Book bound in vivid orange cloth with gilt title, clean bright and square. Hinge firm, no inscriptions, end papers have darkened patches, pages lightly age toned but no spotting or foxing, smooth and clean. A very well preserved book.…

First edition. 69 pp. Offsetting to endpapers, else very near fine in near fine dust jacket with light wear to crown and rubbing along spine. Young 2576.

Zustand: Très bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Softcover. Zustand: gut. 2000. "the servant" In englischer Sprache. pages.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. A smart first edition of this novella from British author Robin Maugham. First edition. A tightly constructed novella about the psychological relationships among the four central characters, examining issues relating to social class. Written by Robert Cecil Romer Maugham, a British author who trained as a barrister, he served with distinction in the Second World War, and drew attention to human trafficking as the new slavery in the House of Lords. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and the odd mark to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also smart with light wear and the odd small closed tear to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with minor age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

First Edition. Filmed with a script by Pinter and starring Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles and James Fox. A VG copy in VG- dustjacket which has a little edgewear/ rubbing to corners.

Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1963 British film, showing director Joseph Losey watching a scene between actors James Fox and Wendy Craig. The first of Joseph Losey's three legendary collaborations with screenwriter-playwright Harold Pinter, a dark, squeamish parable that tells a familiar servant-becomes-master tale, but surpasses mediocrity through a journey into the psyche of the servant himself. Stunningly photographed by Douglas Slocombe. A classic of 1960s British cinema. Set and shot on location in London. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light wear to the corners. Spicer UK.…

Vintage borderless photograph of Sarah Miles and Joseph Losey on the set of the 1963 film. Crop annotations in manuscript marker on recto, crop annotations in manuscript pencil and "Theo Cowan LTD" and "Paris-Presse" stamps and 1 1/4" mimeo snipe on the verso. The first of Joseph Losey's three legendary collaborations with screenwriter-playwright Harold Pinter, a dark, squeamish parable that tells a servant-becomes-master tale, but goes beyond what could have been a mediocre finish and journeys into the psyche and personal problems of the servant himself. Stunningly photographed by Douglas Slocombe. A classic of 1960s British cinema. Set in and shot on location in London. 7.5 x 9.75 inches. Very Good plus, some faint creasing.…

Two vintage reference photographs from the set of the 1963 film, with a blind stamp in the upper corner of each. Based on the 1948 novella by Robin Maugham. The first of Joseph Losey's three legendary collaborations with screenwriter-playwright Harold Pinter, a dark, squeamish parable that tells a servant-becomes-master tale, but goes beyond what could have been a mediocre finish and journeys into the psyche and personal problems of the servant himself. Stunningly photographed by Douglas Slocombe. A classic of 1960s British cinema. Set in and shot on location in London. 8 x 10.25 inches. Light creases and edgewear at the extremities, else Near Fine. Spicer UK.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1963 film noir. A wonderful fourth wall version of the film's most classic shot, only this one including cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, director Joseph Losey, actor James Fox (not in the original scene), and a crew member adjusting the chandelier, all in the reverse mirror image. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. The first of director Joseph Losey's three legendary collaborations with screenwriter-playwright Harold Pinter, a dark, squeamish parable that tells a familiar servant-becomes-master tale, but surpasses mediocrity through a journey into the psyche of the servant himself. Stunningly photographed by Douglas Slocombe. A classic of 1960s British cinema. Set and shot on location in London. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with light wear to the corners. Spicer UK.…