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“Never in my life have I feared death as much as I feared that resurrection”: Rare First Greek Edition of The Last Temptation of Christ; Signed by Nikos Kazantzakis
KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos.
The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].
Athena: Thiphros, 1955.
First edition in Greek, preceding the English translation of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy nominated film. Octavo, bound in green cloth. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis. In near fine condition. First editions of The Last Temptation of Christ are rare.
Price: $8,500.00 Item Number: 5748
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Rare First Greek Edition of The Last Temptation of Christ; Signed by Nikos Kazantzakis
KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos.
The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].
Athena: Thiphros, 1955.
First edition in Greek of the author's masterpiece, preceding the English translation of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy Award nominated film. Octavo, original wrappers. Boldly signed by Nikos Kazantzakis on the half-title page. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with some chips and wear. Exceptionally rare and desirable signed and in the original jacket.
Price: $7,500.00 Item Number: 150434
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“If I were fire, I would burn; if I were a woodcutter, I would strike. But I am a heart, and I love": Rare First Greek Edition of The Last Temptation of Christ; Lengthily Signed by Translator Peter Bien
KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos.
The Last Temptation of Christ [First Edition in Greek].
Athena: Thiphros, 1955.
First edition in Greek, preceding the English translation of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy Award nominated film. Octavo, original wrappers. Lengthily signed by the translator Peter Bien on the half-title page with the famous quote from the novel, "If I were fire, I would burn; if I were a woodcutter, I would strike. But I am a heart, and I love." Peter Bien." In near fine condition. Rare and desirable.
Price: $3,500.00 Item Number: 138555
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"Life on earth means: the sprouting of wings": First British Edition of The Last Temptation of Christ; Lengthily Inscribed by Translator Peter Bien
KAZANTZAKIS, Nikos; Translated by Peter A. Bien.
The Last Temptation of Christ.
London: Bruno Cassirer, 1960.
First British edition of this historical novel, basis for the 1988 Academy nominated film. Octavo, original boards. Translated from the original Greek by Peter A. Bien. Signed by the translator on the front free endpaper as follows, "A cool heavenly breeze took possession of him." Peter Bien Dec. 31, 2022." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Walter Ritchie.
Price: $1,500.00 Item Number: 150437
