Not By Bread Alone V. Dudintsev 1957

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Not By Bread Alone. A Novel in Four Parts. (Не Хлебом Единым. Роман в Четырех Частях). Vladimir Dudintsev. Munich, Tsope (Цопе - Центральная организация послевоенных политических эмигрантов), 1957. 1st edition. 298 pages. Emigre publisher.

Dudintsev's dramatic story of the inventor and engineer Lonatkin, who encounters full-scale bureaucracy trying to implement his invention. One of the first serious attempts to critically analyze the Soviet governance mechanisms. After running into constant roadblocks while trying to publish his novel in the USSR, he agreed to have it published abroad, so as not to repeat the same reaction that befell Dr. Zhivago upon its early publication.

Paperbound, brown wraps. Back cover re-inforced with piece of cardboard by original owner. White mark on title page. Doodles on the inside of the cardboard. Edge and corner wear, part of spine has been taped. 1 copy.