"A century after its first publication, this book is still capable of shocking. The opening satire is probably meaningful only to scholars of French political history, but the subsequent journey into the Far East accentuates connections between love and death, sex and depravity, fastidiousness and pleasure. And the petty, parochial corruptions of the narrator are put into context by the immersion into the Sadeian world of the Torture Garden." The Times
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"A century after its first publication, this book is still capable of shocking. The opening satire is probably meaningful only to scholars of French political history, but the subsequent journey into the Far East accentuates connections between love and death, sex and depravity, fastidiousness and pleasure. And the petty, parochial corruptions of the narrator are put into context by the immersion into the Sadeian world of the Torture Garden." The Times
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Acceptable. May have underlining, highlighting, margin notes, remainder marks, inscriptions, book plates, tears, significant wear, and/or a missing dust jacket, box, or discs. Damaged item.
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First softcover edition. Front cover has a lurid color illustration of scantily clad, tormented women. A classic in its genre, originally published in 1899. Very good plus.
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Very good. (111107) Mass Market Paperback is in Very Good condition with slight spine sla nt, medium overall wear. Text in English, 156 p.; 17 cm. Translation of Le jardin des supplices.
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Bobby Neel Adams (photography) Good. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 2nd Printing. Cover has considerable scuffing, otherwise a good copy which is internally clean and free from any prior owner markings.
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