Signed - Odysseas Elytis, Yiannis Moralis - Έξη και μια τύψεις για τον ουρανό - Six Plus One Remorses For The Sky - 1979

Rare and collectible signed copy of Έξη και μια τύψεις για τον ουρανό (Six Plus One Remorses for the Sky) by Odysseas Elytis, published by Ikaros in Athens in 1979.

This example is hand-signed and dedicated by Elytis, making it a unique and highly sought-after piece of modern Greek literary history.

Enriched with cover art and a full-page lithograph by Yiannis Moralis, one of the most important Greek artists of the 20th century, this edition combines poetry, visual art, and provenance.

Details

Author: Odysseas Elytis (1911–1996) – Nobel Prize in Literature, 1979

Title: Έξη και μια τύψεις για τον ουρανό

Publisher: Ikaros, Athens

Year: 1979

Edition: Sixth edition

Language: Greek

Pages: 25

Dimensions: 24.5 cm × 16 cm

Binding: Softcover

Illustrations: Cover and full-page lithography by Yiannis Moralis (1916–2009)

Signature: Signed and dedicated by Elytis

Condition: Good; some age-related wear consistent with use. Please review the photos for an accurate impression.

About the Author

Odysseas Elytis (born Odysseas Alepoudellis) is one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, and a central figure of Greek romantic modernism.
His poetry is celebrated for its luminous imagery, lyrical purity, and profound connection to the Greek landscape and spirit.

His major work Axion Esti stands as a milestone in contemporary poetry. In 1979—the same year as this edition—Elytis received the Nobel Prize in Literature, elevating him to global prominence.

About the Artist

Yiannis Moralis (1916–2009) was a leading Greek painter and a key figure in modern Greek art.
His work blends classical harmony with modern abstraction, creating an instantly recognizable visual language.
His lithography in this edition makes the book not only a literary collectible but also an art object.

Collectability

Signed editions by Elytis are highly desirable and increasingly scarce, especially copies featuring Moralis’s artwork.

An excellent acquisition for collectors of:

Greek literature

Nobel Prize authors

Modernist poetry

Greek art and illustrated books


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