The Naked Beast at Heaven’s Gate.

Paris: Olympia Press, 1956. First printing of this edition (originally published in 1941). 45 pp. Near fine in wrappers and near fine printed dust jacket. Preface by Georges Bataille, to this work by Georges Bataille, published under the Angélique pseudonym. Translated from the original French by Austryn Wainouse, as “Audiart.” A retitled MADAME EDWARDA, the change to avoid trouble with the French authorities connecting this English translation to the French original. An uncommon Olympia book.