The Thief's Journal

The book is in fair condition, with visible wear on the cover including creases and a bent corner. The pages are yellowed with age, consistent with a paperback from this period, but remain bound securely. There is no dust jacket, as expected for this format. The spine shows some signs of use but is intact.

Jean Genet's "The Thief's Journal" is a compelling exploration of identity and morality, first published in 1949 in France. This edition, published by Grove Press, Inc. in New York in 1973, is the First Evergreen Black Cat Edition. Known for his provocative and poetic prose, Genet offers an autobiographical account that challenges conventional notions of virtue and vice. The book includes a foreword by Jean-Paul Sartre, adding philosophical depth to Genet's narrative. This edition is notable for being a first printing, making it a valuable addition to collections of modern literature and existential thought. The book is bound in a mass-market paperback format, typical of Evergreen Black Cat editions. The condition reflects its age, with some wear evident on the cover and pages, yet it remains intact and readable.