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House of incest

First published 1947 · 72 pages

An intimate, transgressive literary artifact that feels like a private, forbidden exhibition.

What it feels like

Reading this work feels like handling a rare, forbidden artifact pulled directly from a hidden archive. Framed by its history as a strictly limited edition complete with original signed prints, the experience is deeply intimate and unapologetically artistic. The title itself promises a descent into taboo and transgressive psychological spaces, setting a mood that is both contemplative and shadowed by the forbidden. It moves at a meandering pace, asking the reader to linger over its exclusive, carefully crafted presentation rather than rushing toward a conclusion. This is a book for those who are drawn to the avant-garde, delighting in literary objects that blur the line between provocative fiction and intimate, highly personal art.

Mood
  • taboo
  • exclusive
  • contemplative
Tone
  • intimate
  • transgressive
  • artistic
Pace
meandering
Themes
transgression · artistic expression · intimacy
The writing
Presented as a rare, artistic artifact, the text feels deeply personal and carefully crafted.
The arc
A descent into intimate and taboo psychological spaces, framed by an exclusive, artistic presentation.
Who it's for
Readers who appreciate rare, avant-garde literary artifacts that explore taboo subjects.
Content notes
  • incest

About the book

"This edition is limited to fifty copies, numbered and signed by the author... three original signed prints... by Ian Hugo... finished... Saturday June 7th. 1947..."--Colophon.

Copyright by the author.

WSU:WSU Archives copy is no. 45.

Description from Open Library.

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