James Elliott Bama (American, 1926-2022) Eustace Chisholm and the Works paperback cover, 1968 Oil on board 16-1/4 x 8 inches (41.3 x 20.3 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Bama The present work is published as the cover of Eustace Chisholm and the Works by James Purdy (Bantam, 1968). First published in hardcover in 1967, James Purdy's surreal novel has been named one of the Publishing Triangle's 100 Best Lesbian and Gay Novels of the 20th Century. This bold cover art foregrounds the queer content of the book, and its psychological depth. An important piece of LGBTQ+ pulp paperback art. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice