All That Is (signed Copy Limited to 50 copies)
(London, 2013): Picador. Limited Edition. Octavo. Item #028384
A special limited edition of which 50 copies have been quarter-bound in Harmatan fine blue leather with letterpress printed sides designed by Andrew Stilwell and Patrick Roe and produced by The Fine Book Bindery, Finedon, Northants. The present copy is number 32. The basic theme seems to be that of sex and transience. The vast majority of the characters we meet are either divorced or separated or, are going to be (as was Salter himself). There is a fairly large cast, a large number of marital/relationship breakdowns. What is both interesting and sad is that many of them rush into these relationships with great enthusiasm and often great passion. They seem, in many cases, to feel that their partner is the one fairly early on, often only after a day or two, and then the passion and enthusiasm gradually dwindle, till the next one comes along. A fine bright copy housed within publisher's lined slipcase.
Price: $625.00