50+ Books from Henry Miller’s Personal Library, Gifted to Brenda Venus

Most of the books in this collection were written by Henry Miller, with many inscribed and given to Brenda. Several of the books were written with or by friends and associates Norman Mailer, Lawrence Durrell, Alfred Perles, William Gordon, Elmer Gertz and William Webb.

Volumes include Miller’s best known books – “Tropic of Cancer” and “Tropic of Capricorn” – as well as “Nexus,” “The Wisdom of the Heart,” “The Colossus of Maroussi,” “The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder.” Particularly touching is a copy of the 1912 Edmondo de Amicis book, “The Heart of a Boy,” which Miller fondly remembered and wrote about in a in 1980 monograph, just months before he died.

In addition to the books, the collection also includes nine issues of the rare “Stroker” magazine, each containing articles and essays by Miller, some of which were accompanied by images of Miller’s artwork; all dating from 1978 and 1979.

For a complete list of the books and specifics, click HERE!