"Opium" is a profound and intensely personal account of Jean Cocteau's journey through addiction and recovery. Written during a period of detoxification in the late 1920s, this work serves as a "diary of a cure," capturing the physical and psychological sensations of withdrawal alongside meditations on art, life, and the creative process. Cocteau provides a unique perspective on the nature of dependency, describing the drug not merely as a substance, but as a transformative presence that reshapes one's perception of time, ... Read More
"Opium" is a profound and intensely personal account of Jean Cocteau's journey through addiction and recovery. Written during a period of detoxification in the late 1920s, this work serves as a "diary of a cure," capturing the physical and psychological sensations of withdrawal alongside meditations on art, life, and the creative process. Cocteau provides a unique perspective on the nature of dependency, describing the drug not merely as a substance, but as a transformative presence that reshapes one's perception of time, memory, and reality. Beyond its focus on addiction, "Opium" is a rich tapestry of literary and philosophical insights. Cocteau reflects on his contemporaries, his influences, and the very essence of poetry and drama. The text is characterized by its aphoristic style and raw honesty, offering readers a window into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most influential avant-garde artists. This work remains a seminal piece of literature for those interested in the intersections of creativity, suffering, and the human condition. It stands as both a courageous memoir and a brilliant intellectual exercise, providing a vivid documentation of the struggle to reclaim the self from the grip of substance abuse. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read Less
Add this copy of Opium to cart. $6.73, very good condition, Sold by Démons & Merveilles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Joinville, GRAND EST, FRANCE, published by Le Livre de Poche.
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Add this copy of Opium to cart. $47.00, very good condition, Sold by Studio Books Oregon rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Corvallis, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by Peter Owen.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Stated reviSed edition. Black cloth with titles in gilt, octavo. 148 pages of text followed by 28 pages of line drawing illustrations by Cocteau. Very good copy very good dust jacket that shows some wear and is in a mylar protector. Ships in box.
Add this copy of Opium to cart. $657.00, very good condition, Sold by Burnside Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1932 by Longmans, Green and Co.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's green cloth stamped in gilt. Very Good with fading to spine cloth, hinge at title page over-opened, pages toned and lightly thumbed. In a Very Good price-clipped dust jacket with fading to spine, rubbing, light wear at extremities and wear to spine ends.
Add this copy of Opium (French Edition) to cart. $79.77, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by STOCK.
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Add this copy of Opium (Backlist Contemporáneos No Ficción) to cart. $186.00, very good condition, Sold by Sunshine State Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lithia, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by BackList.
Add this copy of Opium to cart. $107.00, good condition, Sold by Lux Mentis, Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1958 by Grove Press, Inc.
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Very Good+ in Wraps. Mild shelfwear, toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Matte color paper wrappers. 8vo. 167pp. Illus. (b/w). Inscription on ffep: "With love"--Oliver Sacks. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind.
