Somerset maugham signed book

Somerset maugham, william heinemann ltd, 1952, signed limited first edition first impression this is a varied and colourful collection of six essays to which maugham brings his inimitable mastery of the incisive character sketch to the gene of literary criticism. Somerset maugham after channel surfing and finding that the 1946 movie by the same name with tyrone power, gene tierney, cliffton webb and anne baxter was already at the 10 minute point when i started watching it. The author has drawn a line through his name on the title page, and signed it below. On his death, maugham donated his royalties to the royal literary fund. The pages are exceptionally clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. As the years passed, he put more and more effort even genius into his one triumphant creation, w. Somerset maugham july 6, 1928, together with a letter from maugham. Somerset maughamthe razors edge1945blakiston5 x 8245 pageshardcover book with jacketsigned by author. Born in the british embassy in paris, where his father worked, maugham was an orphan by the age of ten. Somerset maugham, william heinemann ltd, 1952, signed limited first edition first impression this is a varied and colourful collection of six essays to which maugham brings his. Joseph conrads the secret agent 1907 may hold that honor. His plays were popular in their day and at one time four of them ran simultaneously in london. Somerset maugham the author of the classic novels of human bondage and up at the villaintroduces us to julia lambert, a woman of breathtaking poise and talent whose looks have. Maugham is the modern writer who has influenced me the most george orwell.

It is generally agreed to be his masterpiece and to be strongly autobiographical in nature, although maugham stated, this is a novel, not an. Somerset maugham signed book 1952 limited edition of 500. Somerset maugham related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Somerset maugham, in full william somerset maugham, born jan. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. First impression of this vanguard library edition not the true first. William somerset maugham was born to english parents robert ormond maugham and edith mary, on 25th january 1874, in the uk embassy in paris. The hero playaway adult nonfiction by william somerset maugham. Collecting the razors edge by maugham, w somerset first.

Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, for harold kamp from w. The painted veil by maugham, w somerset used books and. First edition, first issue, signed by the author on the halftitle, mrs dickenson, w. Somerset maugham autograph letter signed 78 item 4447. Signed limited edition of the address given by maugham upon the librarys acceptance of the original autograph manuscript of his masterpiece, of human bondage. Arthur conan doyles story, his last bow, 1917 which has holmes doing secret agent work and outwitting a german secret agent, also precedes maughams work, though doyles work is a short story. Somerset maughams ethically earnest fiction the cambridge. Somerset maugham signed books for sale in stock ebay. Somerset maugham, was an english playwright, novelist, and short story writer.

Don fernando, or, variations on some spanish themes the armchair. The magazine also features a 4 page article with photos on w. His mother, edith mary, died when he was eight and his father, robert, a lawyer at the british embassy in paris, died in 1884. Somerset maugham, worldweary worldtraveler, whose narrative first person became the bestknown and least wearisome in the world. The moon and sixpence was partially inspired by the life of paul gauguin, maugham noting it is not, of course, a life of paul gauguin in the form of fiction. Maugham last somerset maugham is famous primarily as a short story writer and this full length novel has the feel of a collection of short stories but this is not a criticism, it is a brilliant literally device. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Somerset maugham signed books in english for sale in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Somerset maugham 1874 1965 was a british playwright, novelist and.

All domestic orders shipped protected in a box signed by author. Maugham was famous as a dramatist before he was known for his novels and short stories. Liza of lambeth jubilee edition 1947,one of signed by the author. Somerset maugham wisdom magazine 1957 signed autograph. In 1947 maugham instituted the somerset maugham award, awarded to the best british writer or writers under the age of thirtyfive for a work of fiction published in the past year. Somerset maugham 1874 1965 was a british playwright, novelist and short story writer. Somerset maugham, including the razors edge, and of human bondage, and more on. Somerset maugham was a prolific and popular writer of plays, novels and. An excellent copy in the dust jacket with faded spine panel, and a couple of shallow chips and nicks. The moon and sixpence was partially inspired by the life of paul gauguin, maugham noting it is not, of. Williams father, robert ormond maugham, a wealthy solicitor, worked for the embassy in france.

He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highestpaid author during the 1930s. On a chinese screen, the gentleman in the parlour, don fernando. Somerset maugham the razors edge1945blakiston5 x 8245 pageshardcover book with jacket signed by author. His clarity of style, the perfection of his form, and the subtlety of his thought, thinly veiled by a worldly cynicism made him an international figure.

Here, a tortured and onesided love affair with mildred, a vulgar yet irresistible waitress, changes the course of his life. William somerset maugham was born in the british embassy in paris on 25th january, 1874. After a lonely boyhood, and the painful ordeal of his schooldays, philips yearning for adventure takes him to germany and later paris where he tries to make his mark as an artist before returning to london to study medicine. Find all books by w somerset maugham and compare prices find signed collectible books by w somerset maugham english. A curiously signed presentation copy inscribed by maugham in san francisco twentyone years after the book s publication. He was born in paris but grew up in england and served as a secret agent for the british during world war i. An introduction to ten novels and their authors the works of w. Both maughams parents died before he was 10, and he was. The book is bound in the original cloth and is in excellent condition. Heavy book additional shipping will be requested for destinations outwith the united kingdom. A beautiful copy signed by somerset maugham on the limitation page. Somerset maughams most famous novels he is most famous for four novels, of human bondage 1915, the moon and sixpence 1919, cakes and ale 1930, and the razors edge 1944. First published to a storm of protest, the painted veil is a classic story of a womans spiritual awakening kitty fane is the.

The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The binding is tight with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. Somerset maugham 1874 1965 was a british playwright. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Somerset maugham has written many classics, but this one could also be called a book of philosophy. A bibliography of the writings of william somerset maugham the unicorn press, london 1931. Somerset maugham, first published by doubleday doran in the united states in 1944, relates the experiences of a world war i pilot, larry darrell, who chooses to embrace a countercultural lifestyle as a way of dealing with his ptsd, though the syndrome is of course not identified as such in the book. Somerset maugham author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This apparent selfpublished book, printed on rectos only from the 70s or 80s, not only contains the poets own verse, some of which is quite good, but also contains the occasional piece by goethe, samuel johnson, thomas wolfe, somerset maugham. Of human bondage with a digression on the art of fiction. The binding is tight with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. William maugham biography facts, childhood, family life. This copy is a murray hill library edition published by the geroge h.

Find all books by william somerset maugham and compare prices find signed collectible books by william somerset maugham english. Somerset maugham the critical heritage, no matter that it is edited by two great maugham admirers, anthony curtis and john whitehead. The author pens this autograph letter of thanks and to request a copy of a book. Somerset maugham was one of the twentieth centurys most popular novelists as well as a celebrated playwright, critic, and short story writer. W somerset maugham strictly personal limited signed. He was raised by an uncle, who tried to persuade the youngster to become an accountant or parson. Oct, 2009 the book entirely dedicated to maugham i will never read for sure is w. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In a recent edition i have rewritten, i think for the better, the last two or three paragraphs. Somerset maugham writes his name in san francisco on march 11, 1936. Somerset maugham is not the first secret agent novel in english. Signed limited first edition of this gripping nonfiction account of maugham s flight from france in the early days of world war ii, number 24 of 515 copies signed by maugham, with photographic frontispiece portrait of the author. A writers notebook signed hardcover january 1, 1949 by w. The secret lives of somerset maugham by selina hastings.

Vidal remarked of maughams invention of this attractive and influential authornarrator figure. I saw the old movie 1946 when i was a kid and that made me look up the book and read it. Cakes and ale stories to remember isbn 97803336683 97803336683 hardcover, macmillan education ltd, 1971. Somerset maugham was a prolific and popular writer of plays, novels and short stories during the first six decades of the 20th century.