[Item #52665] The Newton Letter. John BANVILLE.

The Newton Letter

London: Secker and Warburg, 1982. First U.K. Edition. First Impression. Octavo (24cm.); black boards stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; 82pp. This book is in Fine condition. The dustjacket is unclipped (priced £5.95 net); light edgewear, a few wrinkles with toning/soiling to spine; "50c" written very small on corner of front panel. A Very Good+.

The Newton Letter is the third of Banville's "scientific tetralogy" preceded by Doctor Copernicus and Kepler, followed by Mefisto, a reworking of the Faust theme. It was adapted into the 1984 film- Reflections, directed by Kevin Billington for the British broadcaster Channel 4, with Gabriel Byrne, Harriet Walter and Fionnula Flanagan.

Price: $125.00

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