Description: Memoirs of Josefine Mutzerbacher [Mutzenbacher]: The Story of a Viennese Prostitute as Told By Herself Author: [Salten, Felix] Title: Memoirs of Josefine Mutzerbacher [Mutzenbacher]: The Story of a Viennese Prostitute as Told By Herself Publication: [New York?]: n.p., [1931?] Description: A scarce pirated edition of the first English translation of the controversial erotic novel first published in Vienna in 1906 and generally attributed to Bambi author Felix Salten. The book is told from the perspective of an aging Viennese prostitute who recounts in graphic detail her many sexual escapades. It was banned in Austria from 1913-1971 and was at the center of numerous legal cases. It was also the basis for a number of literary sequels, pornographic film adaptations, theater productions, and scholarly articles. The first English language edition was published in Paris in 1931 by Jack Kahane's Obelisk Press and was quickly pirated in New York City (publisher unknown, but thought to be either Sam Roth or Jake Brussell) and illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. But although our copy has some corresponding points for this edition, ‘Mutzenbacher' is misspelled ‘Mutzerbacher' to both the cover and title page, which is not mentioned in any of the official or unofficial bibliographies (we primarily deferred to Dr. Markus Läng's Felix Salten: A Preliminary Bibliography of His Works in Translation). Although the frontispiece could be by Blaine, there are two other illustrations very different in style signed by LeRoy, and three pornographic photographs. Unfortunately, there are no copies of this edition in WorldCat. A copy was sold at Bonham's in 2006, but it was sold as part of a erotic novel lot and was not described in detail. Cheaply bound and printed in wrappers (8" x 5 ½"), 192 p., illustrations. Light wear to covers, but about near fine. Seller ID: 11315 Subject: Erotica & Sexuality, Literature D. Anthem, Bookseller Cornish, NH Purveyor of radical, fringe & extremist material operating from Cornish, NH. We are not propagandists and do not necessarily endorse the views of any of the material we carry. We believe in freedom of speech and have a scholarly interest in the entire historical record. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. Please contact us and we'll respond promptly. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7 to 10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 288 USD
Location: Cornish Flat, New Hampshire
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Author: Salten, Felix
Publisher: n.p
Year Printed: 1931
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
