RARE – MR. SAMMLER?S PLANET By SAUL BELLOW 1970 first edition [Hardcover] Saul Bellow

Description

1970 Vintage books edition. Missing dustjacket. Hardcover has a small indent at middle of spine. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is a bit affected by the indent at the spine, but is still secure.

This well-preserved first edition of Saul Bellow’s “Mr. Sammler’s Planet” offers collectors and readers a chance to own a significant work from one of the 20th century’s literary titans. Published in 1970, this novel cemented Bellow’s reputation as a chronicler of the modern human condition, exploring themes of alienation, morality, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

Set in New York City, the book follows the elderly Mr. Artur Sammler, a Holocaust survivor grappling with the chaos and decadence of 1960s America. Through Sammler’s eyes, Bellow crafts a poignant and often humorous meditation on the fragility of civilization and the enduring power of the human spirit. With its rich characterizations and biting social commentary, “Mr. Sammler’s Planet” earned Bellow his third National Book Award and solidified his place among the greatest American novelists.

While this copy lacks the original dust jacket, its acceptable condition and secure binding ensure that the text itself remains easily readable and a worthwhile addition to any Bellow collection or library of 20th-century literature. For fans of the author’s work or those seeking to explore a seminal novel of the 1960s counterculture era, this first edition offers a chance to engage with a true modern classic.