
Hardcover book 'Nobel Prize Library' featuring Ernest Hemingway, Knut Hamsun, and Hermann Hesse
History
The Nobel Prize Library was a prestigious book series published by CRM Publishing in the early 1970s under the sponsorship of the Nobel Foundation. Each volume featured works by multiple Nobel Prize laureates in Literature, presenting their most celebrated writings in elegant, collectible editions. This particular volume brings together three literary giants: Ernest Hemingway (Nobel Prize 1954), Knut Hamsun (Nobel Prize 1920), and Hermann Hesse (Nobel Prize 1946), representing different eras and styles of 20th-century literature. This series appeals strongly to book collectors, literature enthusiasts, and admirers of Nobel laureates who value both the literary content and the physical beauty of these editions. The distinctive black binding with gold embossed spine and red medallion cover design makes these volumes highly sought after for personal libraries and as decorative pieces. Collectors appreciate these books for their historical significance, the prestige of the Nobel Foundation association, and their representation of mid-century book publishing craftsmanship. The series remains popular among those building comprehensive collections of Nobel Prize winners' works or seeking elegant editions of classic 20th-century literature.
Origin
United States
Maker
CRM Publishing (under sponsorship of Nobel Foundation)
Time period
circa 1971