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A Zaehnsdorf bound second edition of Henry Miller's controversial novel, published by the Obelisk Press in Paris. The second edition of this brilliant and controversial work, strikingly bound by Zaehnsdorf. Five hundred copies of this second edition were printed.Miller's 'Tropic' novels were first published by the Obelisk Press in Paris during the 1930s, due to the obscenity laws in the States at the time, which resulted in the works being banned in the country.'Tropic of Cancer' is a novel regarded now as an important work in twentieth century literature, notorious for its candid sexuality.By Arthur Miller, an American author who was known for breaking with the literary forms of the day and developing a new type of semi-autobiographical novel.This edition with a preface by Anais Nin, who helped to edit the book, and assisted financially in the publication of the work. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards, bound by Zaehnsdorf. Externally, generally smart, with light marks to the boards and spine, including a damp stain to the tail of the boards and spine. Fading to the head of the boards and to the spine. Minor rubbing to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Very Good.

Tropic of Cancer is a semi-autobiographical novel by Henry Miller, first published in 1934. It is widely considered an important work of 20th-century literature, noted for its candid portrayal of Miller's life, its potently individualistic voice, and its frank discussions of sexuality, which have led to legal battles and debates about censorship.