Description
First edition of Those Who Walk Away, inscribed by Patricia Highsmith to fellow author, Eugene Walter.
Octavo, 250pp. Black cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. “First published in Great Britain 1967” statement on copyright page. Light foxing to outer edge of text block, a near fine example. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, retail price on front flap, light chipping and wear to top edge, a near fine example. Inscribed by the author: “For Eugene – Dunno when I’ll see you next, but I look forward – (please correct my Italian here for next edition.) With love from your fellow Confederate – Pat. March 2, 1967.”
Eugene Ferdinand Walter (1921-1998) was an award-winning American screenwriter, author, poet and actor. He is credited in more than 20 films, wrote numerous books and traveled the world. His biography was published posthumously, titled Milking the Moon: A Southerner’s Story of Life on This Planet. It was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
