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A Hroši Se Uvařili Ve Svých Nádržích.
Prague: Mata, 2009. Czech first edition of And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks, translated by Jiří Plesnivý. Written in the form of a mystery novel, the book consists of alternating chapters by each author writing as a different character. It was written in 1945, a full decade before the two authors became famous as leading figures of the Beat Generation, and remained unpublished for many years.
Duodecimo (12mo), 188 pp. Matte-coated paper over boards, without dust jacket as issued. As new. Additional photos available on request.
