Significant new writers at
We believe in the young writer, and his un–
deniable assets . . . the quick perception,
the infallible instinct, the vitality and fresh
awareness.
It
is with pride, therefore, that
we offer this list of outstanding writers.
JOHN WAIN
Winner of the 1958 Somerset
Maugham Award-
"An excellent writer"-
PAUL PICKEREL,
Harpers
"John Wain represents a golden age
of satire"-KINGSLEY AMIS,
N. Y.
Times Book Review
THE CONTENDERS-With a ro–
bust comic spirit that would have
delighted Ben Jonson-an originali–
ty strictly his own, the author de–
lineates the world of artistic and
economic competition.
Already published
$3.95
A TRAVELLING WOMAN-A per–
ceptive study of adultery lightly
entered and tragically ended. An im–
portant book that marks John Wain's
emergence as the most talented
British novelist of the younger gen–
eration.
Published May 25th
$3.95
ALEXANDER SAXTON
Controversial and complex-a fire–
brand.
"An able
story-teller"-Harpers
BRIGHT WEB IN THE DARK–
NESS-Out of his own knowledge,
Alexander Saxton tells the compell–
ing story of life in the maelstrom of
the wartime San Francisco ship–
yards. "Burns as brightly as a wel–
der's spark"-LUTHER NICHOLS
San
Francisco Examiner
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Already published
$3.95
SAMUEL SELVON
A brilliant new West Indian writer.
"A strange voice, poignant, rich in
half tones and nostalgic dissonan–
ces."-Saturday Review
THE LONELY LONDONERS-"A
nearly perfect work of its kind."–
-The New Yorker
"Mr. Selvon sets the English lang–
uage dancing to a new rhythm."–
MAURICE DOLBIER,
N. Y. Herald Tri–
bune
Already published
$2.95
TURN AGAIN TIGER-A rich, pul–
sating story of life on Trinidad Is–
land, and the coming of age of a re–
markable young man.
Published April 28th
$3.95
PHILIP LARKIN
"The most gifted poet of his genera–
tion. Larkin is a true dramatic lyri–
cist."-The New Yorker
"He has enriched English poetry
with a new language"
ROBERT LOWELL
THE LESS DECEIVED. 4th edition
of the widely acclaimed poems. $3.00
••. and a poet of mature vision
LOmSE NICHOLL
THE WORLD'S ONE CLOCK–
Thirty-one new poems that add new
luster to an established reputation
by the winner of the 1954 Academy
of American Poets Award.
Published April 30th
$2.95
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