Vian, Boris (under pseud. Sullivan). I Shall Spit on your Graves

W. an introd. by B. Vian. Paris, The Vendôme Press, 1948. 1st ed. 201 p. Without half title (variant?). Orig. wr. Owner's entry on title-p. Wr. sl. creased, lacking tiny part of spine, sm. tear in last 2 lvs.

'I Spit on Your Graves' is the English version of the French crime novel 'J'irai cracher sur vos tombes', 1946. The story is set in the United States and revolves around a sexual and racial conflict. The book, already controversial at its release, reached new heights of infamy when a real-life murderer used it as an instruction manual for his crimes. Rare.