Wyndham Lewis, Rude Assignment.
London: Hutchinson, 1951. Bra. PR 6023 E97 Z5 A37. Artist/designer: Wyndham Lewis
Because several writers Wyndham Lewis (1884-1957) had insulted in his books were also clients of his publisher, it took him four years to get Rude Assignment into print. This is the second small printing of his ground-breaking autobiography, a work that contains a unique exposition of thought and theory and a memorable argument for the serious use of satire. Lewis also designed the jacket and here in his familiar style is an artist strutting across the front cover. The contrasting red signature is a nice touch.
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