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Northridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1982. Fine.. Signed limited first edition of the author's own translation of his short novel. ILL SEEN ILL SAID is a spare stream-of-consciousness portrait of a solitary old woman, first published in French as MAL VU MAL DIT in 1981 and later collected with two other short pieces in NOHOW ON. Handsomely bound, a nearly untouched copy. 8'' x 6''. Original marbled blue boards with gilt-lettered blue leather spine. 46, [3] pages. Edition of 299 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies; this copy no. 81. Designed and printed by Henry Morris for the Lord John Press on mouldmade Bugrabutten paper. Binding by Bela Blau. Signed by Beckett on half-title page. Minimal edgewear.

Ill Seen Ill Said is a novella by Samuel Beckett that centres around an old woman who is the last inhabitant of a remote cabin. The narrative is a blend of poetic narrative and vivid imagery, notable for its experimentation with language and form.