12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Scarce import; collection of the beloved Roald

12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Scarce import; collection of the beloved Roald Dahl's short stories. Stated at copyright: First Published in this edition by Michael Joseph Limited in 1980. Reprinted by Penguin Books, 1981, 1983, 1984. Purple and orange pictorial wraps, moderate wear; front wrap partially clipped. At back of front cover "Hello Gordon" remains written in blue felt-tip; originally portion which is now clipped, stated Love Roald Dahl. Dahl and summary review at back. Bind good, intact. Roald Dahl can stand on your head, twist you in knots, tie up your hands and leave you gasping for more. In this, his latest selection of short stories, the surprises are as wicked and witty as ever. Taken from "Someone Like You", "Kiss Kiss" and "The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar", plus four brand new stories, they lure you into a world as full of unease, coincidence and black humour as you could wish. This title covers stories including: "Poison"; "The Sound Machine"; "Georgy Porgy"; "Genesis and Catastrophe"; "The Hitch-Hiker"; "The Umbrella Man"; "Mr Botibol"; "Vengeance is Mine Inc."; and, "The Butler". Printed in Great Britain. 127 pages.