Color of Darkness: Eleven Stories and a Novella
New Directions, 1957. 8vo, linen grey cloth over black papered boards, black titles, 175pp. First Edition. Unclipped dust jacket (3.50) mildly toned and worn at edges, sunning to rear panel. Light wear present to boards, scuffing to edges and corners. Contents clean, binding square and tight. The first trade publication by Purdy and his first published volume of stories, collecting some of his most renowned: “Eventide”, “Don’t Call Me by My Right Name” followed by the masterful novella “63 Dream Palace.” Jacket adapted by Owen Scott from Philip Featheringill’s painting inspired by one of the stories in this book. [rear flap]. An excellent copy in mylar. Very Good / Near Fine.
Price: $40.00