The Roots of Heaven
New York, Time Inc., 1964.
1 vol. (135 x 205 mm) of xvii, 375 p. and (1) f. In wrappers, illustrated cover.
Second American edition, partly first edition. Translation by Jonathan Griffin.
Previously unpublished preface by Romain Gary.
Previously unpublished preface by Romain Gary.
Six years after its publication, Romain Gary felt the need to add a preface to his book. It is a significant text, preceding by two years his “Lettre à l’éléphant,” published in the Figaro littéraire in March 1968.
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