ADAM'S BALM

Glendale, California: Bowmar, 1970. First edition. Very good plus.. First printing of this rather surreal anti-war picture book, with Peter Maxian illustrations by award-winning artist Michael Foreman. THE GUARDIAN identifies Michael Foreman as "one of the best-known British writer-illustrators," in part thanks to his remarkable output: since he began his career in 1961, he has published over 300 books for children and adults. He has earned two Kate Greenaway Medals, and has twice been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. 8'' x 8''. Original color pictorial boards. No jacket, as issued. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Binding with a hint of soil, a bit of bumping to corners and spine ends. Spine cracked to one opening, one or two tiny spots of soil to leaf margins. Bright.