(BECKETT, Samuel). KNOWLSON, James, catalogue by Samuel Beckett: An Exhibition. Held at Reading University Library, May to July 1971 (London): Turret Books, 1971. Price: $150.00 Hardcover. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. A lovely copy. Item #276889 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Samuel Beckett birth name: Samuel Beckett born: 4/13/1906 died: 12/22/1989 nationality: Ireland View Reference Info Biography Author, critic, and playwright who in 1969 won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He wrote in both French and English and is perhaps best known for his preoccupation with essential issues of the human condition--existence and communication.more Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of Samuel Beckett Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 2.23 MB pdf file).more