I did not design this one, but wish I had.
Not sure how I missed seeing this back in 65 (when I was squatting in Gotham), but it’s a beaut. Hey, Bob. how come I’m always the last to know? (No relation.)
The book was published in the UK by Cape and the crack jacket design is by Jan Pienkowski--a Polish-born British author of children's books.
I wonder if this cover would make it past the committee today. What with all the bloodshed in the streets of Cairo.
Which reminds me, it’s time for all of Albert Cossery’s novels to be brought back in print and given shiny new faces.
Hey, New Directions, I’m available.
