The Teahouse of the August Moon. A Play by John Patrick Adapted from the Novel by Vern Sneider
signed first edition
1956 · New York
by SNEIDER, VERN
New York: Putnam, 1956. First Edition - Paperback Original. Signed and inscribed by the author Vern Sneider to his publisher, including in his inscription the names of some of the book’s characters. Inscribed: “To Kurt Enoch - Captain Fisby, Colonel Purdy, Miss Higa Jiga, and the rest all join me in saying that we certainly are happy to be with New American Library. Sincerely, Vern Sneider”. Very good plus bright copy with a hint of handling and shelf wear in printed wrappers, with a black & white still photo from the film adaptation on the rear cover. 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 #1348. The film The Teahouse of the August Moon was directed by Daniel Mann, starring Marlon Brando as Sakini, Glenn Ford as Capt. Fisby, Machiko Kyo as Lotus Blossom, Eddie Albert as Capt. McLean, Paul Ford as Col. Purdy, Nijiko Kiyokawa as Mss Higa Jiga. and Harry Morgan as Sgt. Gregovich. (Inventory #: 22535E)