The Barbarian and the Geisha by Robert Payne. Based on the Screenplay by Ellis St. Joseph
signed first edition
1958 · New York
by PAYNE, ROBERT
New York: Signet Books, 1958. First Edition. Paperback original. Signed and inscribed by the author Robert Payne to his publisher: “For Kurt Enoch, With the kind regards of Robert Payne” and with Japanese characters just below. A movie tie-in novelization of the film which was directed by John Huston, with a screenplay by Charles Grayson, starring John Wayne as an American diplomat engaged in process of opening trade with Japan during the 1850’s. Very good copy with a bit of handling and minor edge wear. From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. Signet #S1513 (Inventory #: 21639E)