Answer to an inquiry
By: Robert Walser ; translated by Paul North ; illustrated by Friese Undine
Contributors: North, Paul, 1971-; Undine, Friese, illustrator
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Ugly Duckling Presse
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Brooklyn, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9781933254746
Subjects: German Monologues
Work titles: Beantwortung einer Anfrage
Notes: Design: Don't Look Now!

"The translation is based on the following German publication: Walser, Robert. "Beantwortung einer Anfrage." Die Schaubühne. 28 Feb 1907: 236-7."--Colophon.

"In 1907 the Swiss author wrote a brief outline of a performance of self-destruction. Stripped entirely of plot and characters, his sketch give advice on how to convey anguish  to an audience as well as practical tips on stagecraft."--From the preface.

"...bound in cloth-covered boards in an edition of one thousand copies. The first seventy-five copies are signed and numbered by the translator and the artist."--Colophon.

Rare Book copy: 29/75; signed by the artist.

Rare Book copy: Accompanied by a print (cataloged separately) commemorating the unveiling of this work, with another illustration by Friese Undine; the print numbered 29 of 75; signed by the artist; printed letterpress at Ugly Duckling Presse.