The Bedroom Philosophers | Being an English rendering of La Philosphie dans le Boudoir, done by Pieralessandro Casavini (Austryn Wainhouse).
Sade, Marquis De (D. A. F. De Sade) Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (2 June 1740 - 2 December 1814), was a French nobleman, revolutionary politician, philosopher, and writer, famous for his libertine sexuality. The words sadism and sadist are derived from his name. [Translator Austryn Wainhouse].
(Book #ID 95564)
Published by The Olympia Press, 2 bis, rue des Ciseaux, Paris First thus Edition May 1953. 1953.
First thus edition in publisher's original decorated French Card wrap covers [soft back] over stiff card covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. First edition of this new translation by Austryn Wainhouse, masquerading as 'Pieralessandro Casavini.' One of the earliest Olympia imprints. First issue without price to bottom rear panel (Only printed in France) and the tail of the 'R' in 'Bedroom' extend below the text on the title page. Contains 216 printed pages of English text. Soiling to the covers, old tape shadow marks to the spine ends, ink name inside. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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