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In the castle of my skin

 

The jacket front illustration shows a boy looking out a window at a ramshackle village and an ox pulling a cart. The title page of the book is inscribed by the author, and also bears H. D. Carberry's signature. The author has autographed the book next to his portrait (opposite title page). Drawings of two men, one in front view, the other in back view, are on the front and back endpapers.

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Title:
In the castle of my skin
Identifier:
PR9230.9.L25I51953
Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/81984/d3t84h
Type:
Image
Notes:
"The wrapper design, end-papers and portrait of the author, are by the West Indian artist Denis Williams." - p. [1]. George Lamming's first novel, a now classic novel about a young boy growing up in the Caribbean and his struggle with colonial education and authoritarianism. Already experimental in style, it marks the beginning of an on-going and distinguished career as a novelist, essayist and speaker for the Caribbean. The paperback reprint of 1960 (London: Ace Books) is also in the Carberry collection and provides sharp contrast in its cover art and, presumably, the readers it was soliciting.
Caption:
With very best wishes, George (title page)


Rights:
Copyright not evaluated
Access:
Public access

Subject--Topic:
Book jackets

Author:
Lamming, George, 1927-
Contributor:
Williams, Denis, 1923-1998

Publisher:
M. Joseph
Place of Publication:
London (England)
Date of Publication:
1953

Form:
Illustrated works
Color:
Color

Collection Information


Collection:
H.D. Carberry Collection of Caribbean Studies
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Repository:
University of Illinois at Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Repository Collection Type:
Rare Books
Repository Location:
Richard J. Daley Library