First American Edition in Mint condition. Grey and blue cloth bound boards with silver lettering on spine and . Signed on the title-page by Imre Kertész. Translated by Tim Wilkinson. "Not since Kafka or Beckett both clear influences has a writer packed so much metaphysics into so tight a space. [A] classic literary detective story" (The New York Times Book Review)

Mylar protected jacket also in Mint condition.

Imre Kertész, a Hungarian author and Nobel laureate in Literature, is best known for his profound and introspective writings, particularly his Holocaust-themed works. His literature often grapples with themes of identity, individuality, and the human experience in the face of historical trauma, drawing from his own experiences as a survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald. His literary contributions reflect a deep philosophical introspection, earning him recognition as a prominent voice in Holocaust literature and existential thought.

"Liquidation" presents a compelling exploration of the aftermath of totalitarianism through the lens of a character named B., who survived the Holocaust. Set in post-Communist Eastern Europe, the novel follows B.'s reflections on his life, wrestling with memories of his traumatic past and the complexities of a new world marked by political change and shifting ideologies. Kertész masterfully weaves philosophical introspection and the struggle for personal identity into the narrative, offering a poignant and thought-provoking examination of the enduring impact of history on the individual.