{"product_id":"moon-landing-by-w-h-auden-illustrated-by-otmar-alt-double-signed","title":"Moon Landing by W.H. Auden, Illustrated by Otmar Alt, Double-Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary book, conceived and executed by the German artist Otmar Alt, which was inspired by W.H. Auden's poem 'Moon Landing' (originally published in the New Yorker in 1969).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuden's poem was an unflattering reflection on the Apollo 11 lunar mission which he characterized as a \"huge phallic triumph\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie große Veränderung (\"the big change\") was published in Germany in 1973 and features the text of the poem in German and English accompanied by a series of 10 polychrome serigraphs, ornaments and other embellishments by the artist. Issued in an edition of 600 copies, signed by Auden in ink and by the artist in pencil at the half-title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolio (approx 15\" x 16.25\"), unpaginated, bound in red cloth with blocked serigraph to the upper cover. Provided with dustwrapper and additional glassine protective wrapper. Printed on heavy hand-made paper stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in excellent, clean condition with the covers quite unmarked. A heavy volume but remains square and firmly bound. A Fine copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dustwapper is also in Fine condition with no reportable signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally presented in a rather flimsy, gold-coloured protective card box which is present but - having served its contents heroically well by the looks of things - is in rather poor shape with staining and splits and crushed corners etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive production and for admirers of the poet and the poem itself, an overlooked item with great appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55167175262549,"sku":"1901201276","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/5405\/4997\/files\/IMG_5168.jpg?v=1790858073","url":"https:\/\/northernlightsrarebooksandprints.com\/products\/moon-landing-by-w-h-auden-illustrated-by-otmar-alt-double-signed","provider":"Northern Lights Rare Books and Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}