Anaïs Nin writes intimately on her philosophies of society, culture, and feminism, reflecting over six decades of private and very public literary life, mainly in France and the USA. Published with a foreword from Gunther Stuhlmann, complete Peter Owen sets of the Journals are pretty thin on the ground, but despite the rather rocky relationship between Owen and the author, the end product is a deservedly respected and indispensable collection of the unstoppable and luminous Anaïs Nin.

First edition, seven volumes. Complete set of hardbacks in varied colours of cloth and original dust jackets. Cloth binding to Vol I is slightly soiled but in good condition. Dust jacket is worn around edges, shows creases across the top of the front cover. A couple of small chips on top and bottom edges, as well as two 5 mm closed tears. A trifle worn but holding together and in solid condition. Volumes 2-7 essentially near fine with some inoffensive edgewear, shelfwear and the odd crease.

London: Peter Owen, 1966-1980.