In 1940, haunted by his own survival, John B. Thayer set down his searing memories of the S.S. Titanic’s last moments as a tribute to his father, who had not survived the disaster. Presented with a new introduction by Lorin Stein, A Survivor’s Tale gives an unforgettable firsthand account of an event that seemingly “symbolized the collapse of civilization.”
A Survivor’s Tale: The Titanic is the fourth title in The Thornwillow Libretto Series, a publication of “little books” (the literal translation of the Italian word “libretto”) designed to be a small beautiful space in which writers can make an enduring contribution to the timeline of American Literature.
PAPER:
-4 3/4" x 7 1/4"
HALF-LEATHER:
-Book: 4 7/8'' x 7 7/16''
-Clamshell Box: 5 5/8" x 8 3/8"
Edition
PAPER:
-First Edition of 5000 copies in blue arabesque letterpressed wrappers. Published: 2012
HALF-LEATHER:
-First Edition of 149 copies signed by the author of the introduction and the publish
The Author
John B. Thayer is a survivor of the S.S. Titanic. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania; he later became the Financial Vice-President and Treasurer. Lorin Stein is the Editor of The Paris R