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The tale of Lolita's inception predates its 1955 release, having been rejected by several American publishers who were apprehensive about the potential backlash of distributing what they deemed a "pornographic" piece. Eventually, the novel found its home at the Olympia Press in Paris, a pioneering publisher known for works by Henry Miller and William S. Burroughs. Despite swiftly selling out its initial print run, Lolita faced a chilly reception overseas. Graham Greene's praise of it as "one of the three best books of 1955" triggered alarm in England, leading to pressure on France to outlaw the novel. Consequently, it didn't see publication in the United States until 1958.
First edition, with a printed price of "Francs: 900" on the rear paper wrappers (later editions saw a price increase).
Paris: Olympia Press, 1955
Pagination: 188, [2, including 1, imprint]; 233, [1, imprint] pages.
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