White paper jacket is lightly soiled, no other defects. Book has no defects; pages are crisp, tight, book appears unread. . Reprint of Nathan's book, originally published in 1940. Author was considered America's foremost drama critic in the first half of the twentieth century. Much more than a straight encyclopedia, this work is imbued with a (highly) critical spirit. . The Theatre World of George Jean Nathan Series. 8vo - 8" to 9" tall. 449 pages. Theatre Theater. Encyclopedia. Critical Commentary