The Forgotten Village: Life in a Mexican Village. By John Steinbeck. First Edition, First Printing. Viking Press, May 1941.
This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the words “First Published in May 1941” printed on the copyright page. This original dustjacket has light wear to the edges and some chipping at the bottome- as pictured. Still very bright and beautiful. The book is in very good condition and appears to be unread. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. Oatmeal burlap binding with green image on front. The pages are exceptionally clean, there is an owner inscription in the front, “To Myrtle and Bob, Christmas 1943”. Overall, a beautiful book with the First Issue dust jacket and full of black and white photographs depicting the story.
John Steinbeck’s The Forgotten Village (1941) is a unique blend of literature and documentary filmmaking. This fascinating work was originally conceived as a screenplay for a film Steinbeck co-created, which depicted life in a traditional Mexican village. The book expands on the film with additional narrative and stunning black-and-white photographs taken during production, offering a compelling glimpse into the daily lives and traditions of the villagers.
As a first edition, this book holds great appeal for collectors of Steinbeck’s works and fans of cultural anthropology. It showcases Steinbeck’s skill in storytelling, not just through words but in capturing human experiences across mediums. A first edition copy in good condition is a rare find and a significant piece of literary and cinematic history!
