Book: A Writer's Notebook by W. Somerset Maugham

Hardback, 1949, deckled pages. First Trade Edition, very good vintage condition. In 1949 this cost 4 dollars--the equivalent of 53 bucks today! (I don't remember what I paid but it was not that much, I got this copy used.) :) At some point this copy belonged to a private library; their stamp is on one page and two edges. Overall the edges show minor/expected signs of age & use. No water damage, no scribbles, no missing pages, one dog ear. Dust cover shows creasing and minor scuffing beneath the protective plastic cover. See pics for signs of wear. "For nearly five decades Somerset Maugham recorded an intimate journal. In it we see the budding of his incomparable vision and his remarkable career as a writer. Covering the years from his time as a youthful medical student in London to a seasoned world traveler around the world, it is playful, sharp witted, and always revealing. A must for Maugham fans and anyone interested in the creative process. Filled with keen observations, autobiographical notes, and the seeds of many of Maugham's greatest novels, this is a unique and exhilarating look into a great writer's mind at work."