Prominent and controversial French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist (1910-1986). Signed book: L’Enfant Criminil et Adame Miroir. Limited first edition of 50 copies. Paris: Paul Morihien, 1949. Softcover, 5.75 x 7.5, 51 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page for Ginette Déro, the Mathurins Theater’s manager (translated): “To Mrs. Déro with my sincerest friendship. Jean Genet.” Mild toning to signed page, partial separation along front hinge, toning, creasing, and damp staining to covers, and a bit of paper loss to a few fore-edges, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
