The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, First Edition (52 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Reissued in Black Classics to coincide with the new translation of other two magnificent Bulgakov titlesThe devil comes to Moscow wearing a fancy suit. With his disorderly band of accomplices - including a demonic, gun-toting tomcat - he immediately begins to create havoc.Disappearances, destruction and death spread through the city like wildfire and Margarita discovers that her lover has vanished in the chaos. Making a bargain with the devil, she decides to try a little black magic of her own to save the man she loves . In Soviet Moscow, God is dead, but the devil - to say nothing of his retinue of demons, from a loudmouthed, gun-toting tomcat, to the fanged fallen angel Koroviev - is very much alive. As death and destruction spread through the city like wildfire, condemning Moscow's cultural elite to prison cells and body bags. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Translated by Diana Burgin,Katherine O'Conner (illustrator). 1st Edition. Soft cover, as new, without writing or any marks, 422 pps. The novel's vision of Soviet life in the 1930s is so ferociously accurate that it could not be published during its author's lifetime and appeared only in a censored edition in the 1960s. Its truths are so enduring that its language has become part of the common Russian speech. One of the essential classics of modern Russian literature.

1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; (445 pages). Notes; This translation originally published: Collins/Harvill, 1967. Issued in different format by Vintage in 2003. Translated from the Russian. Subjects; Jesus Christ. FICTION / Fantasy / General. Mental illness. FICTION / General. Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945). Mental illness ; Fiction. Devil ; Fiction. Alienation (Social psychology) ; Fiction. Classic fiction (pre c 1945). Jerusalem ; Fiction. Middle East Jerusalem. Russia (Federation) Moscow. Moscow (Russia) ; Fiction. 1 Kg.

1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; (445 pages). Notes; This translation originally published: Collins/Harvill, 1967. Issued in different format by Vintage in 2003. Translated from the Russian. Subjects; Jesus Christ. FICTION / Fantasy / General. Mental illness. FICTION / General. Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945). Mental illness ; Fiction. Devil ; Fiction. Alienation (Social psychology) ; Fiction. Classic fiction (pre c 1945). Jerusalem ; Fiction. Middle East Jerusalem. Russia (Federation) Moscow. Moscow (Russia) ; Fiction. 1 Kg.

Condition: good. First Edition. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. This is a 1st English edition. Dust jacket shows some faint soiling and discoloration as well as some edge scuffing and wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. first printing, original decorated cloth hardcover, illustrated, 375 pages, a lovely fine clean copy in fine original slipcase. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf HC3.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. x + 402 pages. First Evergreen Press edition, first printing. Translated by Mira Ginsburg, very good + condition. Photos provided upon request.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1967 first printing, December 1967.

Fine Binding. Condition: New. Suart, Peter (illustrator). First Edition, Third Impression. A new copy in Folio Society wrapping, as received directly from the publisher. Carefully unwrapped to check for flaws, of which there are none. First Folio edition, third impression. xv, 375 pp. 13 colour illustrations by Peter Suart. Typeset in Joanna with Tooting Sans display. Printed on Abbey Wove paper at Gomer Press Ltd, Llandysul, Wales, and bound by them in cloth blocked with a design by the artist. 'The Devil has arrived in Moscow and, along with his demons and a large black cat, he carves a trail of chaos and destruction through Soviet society. Smuggled past the censors in 1967, and published more than 25 years after Mikhail Bulgakov's death, The Master and Margarita was an instant success. Its subversive message, dark humour and lyrical force combined to make it a beacon of optimism and freedom throughout Russia and the world. One of Folio's most requested titles, the novel has also been a source of inspiration for writers and musicians, featuring in David Bowie's Top 100 Books and inspiring Mick Jagger's lyrics for 'Sympathy for the Devil'. This sumptuous edition showcases Peter Suart's specially commissioned illustrations, which explore the philosophical and fantasy themes of the narrative, while his stunning binding design features Azazello, Koroviev and Behemoth in antagonistic poses. Historian and Russian history expert Orlando Figes delves deep into the historical context of the novel and its barely concealed attacks on the Soviet Union in an introduction written for the edition.' - Folio Society. In mint condition as received directly from The Folio Society. Additional photos available on request or these may be viewed on my eBay listing. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Heavy/oversize. U.K. postage at default rate but overseas buyers may be asked for a little extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed for, and fully insured.

hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Suart, Peter (illustrator). First Edition Thus. First edition thus, slipcased hardcover, has a mild skew to the binding, slight bumps to the spine ends, and some tiny, faint spots at the tail of the spine. Overall, this is a solid, tight and sharp, Very Good+ copy in a Very Good slipcase, which has bumps to the lower corners with a short split starting at the lower left corner of the opening, areas of rubbing to the panels, and some shelfwear to the edges.

The Folio Society. London. 2010. First edition, thus. Hardback in slipcase. 12 illustrations in colour including frontis piece. Very minor bump to head of spine otherwise a fine copy in a slipcase also slightly bumped to margins.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Suart, Peter (illustrator). 1st Edition. NEW! Still sealed in the Publisher's clear wrap! The Devil has arrived in Moscow and, along with his demons and a large black cat, he carves a trail of chaos and destruction through Soviet society.The book may well reflect on the status of Soviet society at the time! It may reflect these days in Russia, too.This book was smuggled out and not published until 25 years after the author has passed on. Bound in blocked cloth, set in Joanna 400 pages 13 color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Later Printing. Unread fine copy in slipcase.

First edition. 8vo. 367 pp. Hardcover binding in unclipped dustwrapper, very good condition. (98277). Translated by Diana Burgin & Katherine Tiernan O'Connor. Annotatioms & Afterword by Ellendea Proffer.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. First American edition. Issued the same year as the Harper & Row edition translated by Michael Glenny. Near fine in very good dust jacket. (1"-inch tear at head of front panel of jacket. With adjacent creasing. 1/4"-inch tear as well. Diagonal creasing at bottom edge of front cover. A few other short edge nicks in jacket. Hint of faint rubbing at head of front cloth cover. ) (402pp. ) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 402 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Publisher's gilt-titled green cloth. First Glenny translation. Spine ends/points lightly bumped, slight damping to top block edge, which causes very slight wave to some top margins. Tight and square. The DJ in mylar is price clipped, slighty edgeworn, minor damping to one point, small triangular chip to front panel bottom edge. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 445 pages.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First. Translated from the Russian by Michael Glenny. 394 pages, 8vo, black cloth, d.w. New York: Harper & Row, (1967). First American edition of this translation. Another translation was published in the same year by Grove Press.

Hardcover. Stated First U.S. Edition. A publisher's note says that about 23,000 words which were omitted from the Russian ed. of 1966-67 have been restored for this translation. 8.5x6", vi+394 pp. VG, clean & tight, in VG price-clipped dj with slight crinkling at top of spine.

1st edition dust jacket Nice copy octavo 445pp., Scarce. Translated from the Russian by Michael Glenny.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First U.S. Edition. A Very Good copy in black cloth lettered in silver and red, in a lightly edge-worn Very Good or better dust jacket (not price-clipped). The first printing of the Harper & Row first U.S. edition. Mild tanning at the outer edges of the text block, clean/unmarked within, with little wear to the covers. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NF / NF. 1st Printing of the 1995 Ardis 1st Edition thus, translated, with note, by Diana Burgin and Kathering Tiernan O'Connor, with annotations (commentary) and afterword "Bulgakov the Magician" by Ellenda Proffer. Book is straight, square, tightly and evenly bound and free of gutter creasing, markings and blemishes. Cover and unclipped Dust Jacket (encased in protective mylar) are clean and bright, with sharp corners and joints, straight heads, tails, spine / backstrip, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and artwork. details or photos are needed. (Please see Seller images.) ISBN 90875010679. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. ADDITIONAL CHARGE (DUE TO APPROX 2.5# SHIPPING WEIGHT) WILL APPLY IF SHIPPED OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL US; CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING or for more information, details or photos.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectable - Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG/VG- 1st print 1st ed 1967 Harvill hardback, unclipped DJ in protective sleeve. One inch closed tear to top left front of jacket, very minor short tear to lower front edge of jacket, minor surface spot to fore-edge of pages and minor similar discolored patch to rear end-paper corner if looking closely. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; ISBN/EAN: B01HC9KYI4. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 093329.

First printing. First US edition of Michael Glenny's superior translation, published the same year as the Grove Press first that lacked over 20,000 words. Written in the time of Stalin, this satirical black fantasy was not published until after the author's death - and then in censored form. Clearly influenced by Goethe and Dostoevsky, it's a daring philosophical novel of chaos and comedy, striking a tone that would feel cutting-edge and contemporary decades later, during its discovery in the 1960s. First translated into English by Mirra Ginsburg for Grove Press the same year, that version used the censored MOSKVA text, lacking approximately 23,000 words of the novel; this is the first translation into English that didn't use the abbreviated text. A great copy. 8.25'' x 5.75''. Original black cloth, spine lettered in red and gilt. In original unclipped ($5.95) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Mercer Mayer. Gold endpapers, yellow topstain, fore-edge machine deckle. vi, 394 pages. Small penned price to front flap. Some minor soil, toning overall. Else sharp and sound. Near fine in a near fine jacket.

1st U.K. edition of this classic of Russian literature Near fine/near fine (price-clipped; the front free endpaper bears the ownership stamp of well-known Australian artist Noel Counihan).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Alex Jawdokimov (illustrator). 1st Edition. First UK edition: octavo; hardcover, full cloth with gilt spine titles; 445pp. Mild wear; slightly rolled; spine heel softened; text block top edge lightly dusted; mild offset to the endpapers. Dustwrapper is lightly rubbed and edgeworn; a small tear to the upper hinge (now professionally repaired using archival-quality materials); now protected by non-adhesive polypropylene film. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. First U. K. Edition of this translation. Very good+ copy in very good+ dust jacket. (Previous owner's name inked at head of front end-paper. Couple spots of foxing. Rear end-paper has a vertical crease as does the flap. One page corner creased in text. Mild discoloration to title at spine.1"-inch tear and pea-size attendant tear at base of rear panel of jacket. A few other smaller edge tears. ) (445pp. ) By consensus the preferred translation. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 445 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First American edition. The first appearance of The Master & Margarita in the United States, preceding the Harper and Row edition. A near fine copy, just with some foxing to the fore-edge of the outer text block. The faintest foxing to the pastedowns and endpapers but the contents otherwise flawless. In a near fine, unclipped dust jacket, with a tiny nick on the spine and the slightest bit of rubbing at the extremities. An uncommonly beautiful example still. The story of the Devil's visit to Moscow, in an atheistic Soviet Union. It is Bulgakov's masterpiece, and arguably the greatest work of 20th Century Russian literature.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First American edition. The first appearance of the Master and Margarita in the US. Translated by Mirra Ginsburg. Preceding the other American edition of 1967 put out by Harper and Row, translated by Michael Glenny. A Fine copy in very nearly Fine dust jacket with just a bit of wear at the spine ends. This book is the author's masterpiece and considered by many the finest novel to come out of Russia in the twentieth century. Started in 1928, Bulgakov burned the manuscript in 1930, only to re-write and revise it for the next ten years until his death. A socio-political satire oscillating between two realities, one where the Devil and his entourage take a flat in 1930s Russia and wreak havoc on society in a series of amusing escapades, the second in Pontius Pilot's Jerusalem, where he condemns Jesus, despite grave misgivings. A work of unique humor and profound insight, it builds upon the great 19th century Russian predecessors and is now a foundation of the modern Russian literary canon. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.