Folio Archives 121: Ill Met by Moonlight by W.Stanley Moss 2001
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1wcarter
Ill Met by Moonlight by W.Stanley Moss 2001
If you haven’t read this book, you must! Once I started, I could not put it down, and read it in one sitting.
It is the first hand account of one of the most extraordinary and audacious feats of World War 2, the capturing of a German General in Crete, and how he was smuggled out to Cairo. To tell any more would spoil the story.
The 214 page book is introduced by M.R.D.Foot, there is an afterword by the great Baltic traveller Patrick Leigh Fermor, and the author has written a prologue and epilogue. There are 13 tipped in plates of black & white photographs, and two maps. The endpapers are plain light grey, and the 24.7x16.6cm. slipcase is plain dark blue. The book is bound in dark blue cloth blocked front and back with an illustration in brown and silver by David Rooney.
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
If you haven’t read this book, you must! Once I started, I could not put it down, and read it in one sitting.
It is the first hand account of one of the most extraordinary and audacious feats of World War 2, the capturing of a German General in Crete, and how he was smuggled out to Cairo. To tell any more would spoil the story.
The 214 page book is introduced by M.R.D.Foot, there is an afterword by the great Baltic traveller Patrick Leigh Fermor, and the author has written a prologue and epilogue. There are 13 tipped in plates of black & white photographs, and two maps. The endpapers are plain light grey, and the 24.7x16.6cm. slipcase is plain dark blue. The book is bound in dark blue cloth blocked front and back with an illustration in brown and silver by David Rooney.
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
3Michael_Henchard
I notice from your pictures that the date of Folio publication was 2001 and your edition is a 2007 imprint; it was printed in Barcelona. Does anyone know when the FS started using foreign printers, and would the first edition of this book have been printed in England ?
Nice pictures by the way...😊
Nice pictures by the way...😊
4boldface
>3 Michael_Henchard: "Does anyone know when the FS started using foreign printers?"
The Folio Society's very first book, Tolstoy stories (1947) was printed and bound in Belgium, because of post-war rationing, etc. in Britain.
The Folio Society's very first book, Tolstoy stories (1947) was printed and bound in Belgium, because of post-war rationing, etc. in Britain.
5Cat_of_Ulthar
>1 wcarter:
You're right, I should read this, if only to find out how closely the Goon Show episode 'Ill Met By Goonlight' follows it!
You're right, I should read this, if only to find out how closely the Goon Show episode 'Ill Met By Goonlight' follows it!
6EclecticIndulgence
>1 wcarter: :
I'd have to inspect my copy (just recently acquired), but from the photographs above it doesn't appear that the photographic illustrations are tipped in. I doubt this would have been done for a standard publication.
I'd have to inspect my copy (just recently acquired), but from the photographs above it doesn't appear that the photographic illustrations are tipped in. I doubt this would have been done for a standard publication.
7overthemoon
>6 EclecticIndulgence: they are bound in.
8wcarter
>6 EclecticIndulgence:
I was using the term "tipped in" to indicate that the pictures were not printed on the same page as the text, and on different paper.
The wikipedia definition of the term is:-
"A tipped-in page may be glued onto a regular page, or even bound along with the other pages. It is often printed on a different kind of paper, using a different printing process, and of a different format than a regular page."
In fine book circles I realise it is more likely to refer to the gluing of a picture to a regular page.
I was using the term "tipped in" to indicate that the pictures were not printed on the same page as the text, and on different paper.
The wikipedia definition of the term is:-
"A tipped-in page may be glued onto a regular page, or even bound along with the other pages. It is often printed on a different kind of paper, using a different printing process, and of a different format than a regular page."
In fine book circles I realise it is more likely to refer to the gluing of a picture to a regular page.
9bookfair_e
ABC For Book Collectors by John Carter. Rupert Hart-Davis:
Tipped In:
Lightly attached, by gum or paste, usually at the inner edge. Plates, Errata slips or a single inserted leaf will sometimes be described as tipped in, as distinct from sewn in. But the term is much more frequently used of something alien to the book, which has been put with it by an earlier owner; e.g. an autograph letter from the author, or some similar associated document.
Tipped In:
Lightly attached, by gum or paste, usually at the inner edge. Plates, Errata slips or a single inserted leaf will sometimes be described as tipped in, as distinct from sewn in. But the term is much more frequently used of something alien to the book, which has been put with it by an earlier owner; e.g. an autograph letter from the author, or some similar associated document.
10EclecticIndulgence
>8 wcarter:
I suppose I'm still confused - are you saying that the image is of a different stock of paper then the paper it was attached to or are you saying that the illustrations are just printed on different paper (the case with many/most FS books)?
The third printing (2004) has the latter.
I suppose I'm still confused - are you saying that the image is of a different stock of paper then the paper it was attached to or are you saying that the illustrations are just printed on different paper (the case with many/most FS books)?
The third printing (2004) has the latter.
11wcarter
>10 EclecticIndulgence:
The term "tipped-in" seems to have different meanings in different contexts.
In fine book discussions it indicates that the picture has been glued (usually along just one side) to stock paper.
In general terms, it means the picture has been printed on different (often glossy paper) and bound into the book, usually in four or eight page gatherings.
The latter meaning applies to this book, as it does with many FS books where the pictures are not integrated with the text.
The term "tipped-in" seems to have different meanings in different contexts.
In fine book discussions it indicates that the picture has been glued (usually along just one side) to stock paper.
In general terms, it means the picture has been printed on different (often glossy paper) and bound into the book, usually in four or eight page gatherings.
The latter meaning applies to this book, as it does with many FS books where the pictures are not integrated with the text.
12EclecticIndulgence
>11 wcarter:
I had never heard the definition used in that way - thank you for the education. I'm apt to use 'bound-in' as indicated by overthemoon above. I'd be curious to know if it's common practice in the book-selling trade, so will inquire around just for interest sakes.
I had never heard the definition used in that way - thank you for the education. I'm apt to use 'bound-in' as indicated by overthemoon above. I'd be curious to know if it's common practice in the book-selling trade, so will inquire around just for interest sakes.
13DZWB
I picked this up a year or two on the strength of this archive entry (one of many happy enablements from the series) - and have just gotten around to reading it. What a fantastic book - a real gem, utterly compelling and nicely written, which I would never have discovered if it weren't for this post. I would strongly endorse Warwick's recommendation. Thank you for introducing me to it (and many others)!
14ASheppard
>13 DZWB: I am in complete agreement. I picked up a copy this year from Aardvark Books. It was my first foray to a book seller once lockdown was lifted. What I love about >1 wcarter: reviews is a) if I have the volume on my shelves then I pull down the book and have a closer look. My volume is the 4th printing, though on Caxton Wove paper. I have no idea what the difference between Caxton Wove and Cordier is - but it will be entertaining to try to find out. I've put the book aside for reading. Of course, b) if I don't have the volume - well ... the potential purchase list grows longer.
15affle
>3 Michael_Henchard:
I hope you weren't holding your breath while waiting for an answer to your question about the first edition: it was printed in England, at the St Edmundsbury Press in Bury St Edmunds, and bound at the Cambridge UP. And
>14 ASheppard:
Nor have I any idea about the difference between Caxton and Cordier Wove papers, but the first edition was printed on neither, but on Buhl Wove...
I hope you weren't holding your breath while waiting for an answer to your question about the first edition: it was printed in England, at the St Edmundsbury Press in Bury St Edmunds, and bound at the Cambridge UP. And
>14 ASheppard:
Nor have I any idea about the difference between Caxton and Cordier Wove papers, but the first edition was printed on neither, but on Buhl Wove...
16xrayman
An excellent book that would be barely believable if it was fiction. Reading it before 'Mani and Roumeli' added to my enjoyment of the latter.
17ubiquitousuk
>1 wcarter: Enabled, thank you. In the recent past I have bought A Journal of the Terror and The Berlin Diary of Marie Vassiltchikov on the back of Archives endorsements. Both were non-fiction books that could be bought for under £10 and both were excellent. I'm hoping this will be the third such experience.
18Son.of.York
Yes indeed, a delightful read!
There’s a 1957 film of the book starring Dirk Bogarde as Fermor. I found the film rather disappointing for such a terrific story.
But certainly worth watching is this short 1972 Greek documentary (in English) about a reunion of the abductors and, remarkably, the abducted General Kreipe himself, on Greek TV.
And by all means read the book!
BTW, the title is probably from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, where Oberon, King of the Fairies, famously greets his wife and Queen, “Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania” (2.1).
There’s a 1957 film of the book starring Dirk Bogarde as Fermor. I found the film rather disappointing for such a terrific story.
But certainly worth watching is this short 1972 Greek documentary (in English) about a reunion of the abductors and, remarkably, the abducted General Kreipe himself, on Greek TV.
And by all means read the book!
BTW, the title is probably from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, where Oberon, King of the Fairies, famously greets his wife and Queen, “Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania” (2.1).
19ASheppard
>15 affle: aaargh, Buhl wove? Having done a quick pursue on the web I've found that there are many named wove papers. However I'm none the wiser, at the moment, as to what distinguishes one from the other.
20Jeremy53
>18 Son.of.York: nice... (about the Shakespeare ref)
21ian_curtin
A fine book, and a classic "standard" edition from FS. The narration of the extraordinary events is so matter-of-fact.
Funny to think that this is at the start of a lineage of books (true accounts of behind the lines etc.) that eventually gave us ... Bravo Two Zero.
Funny to think that this is at the start of a lineage of books (true accounts of behind the lines etc.) that eventually gave us ... Bravo Two Zero.
22ubiquitousuk
>17 ubiquitousuk: Now confirmed that this was another excellent recommendation. Really enjoying these Folio Archives that turn-up affordable hidden gems from the past.
Edit: I have what seems to be the first printing. It was printed in the UK, bound at Cambridge university press, and is on Buhl Wove paper. The endpapers are light blue.
Edit: I have what seems to be the first printing. It was printed in the UK, bound at Cambridge university press, and is on Buhl Wove paper. The endpapers are light blue.
