Hoffenberg, Mason as Faustino Perez; Peter Bittner (cover)
 
La Lolita (First Edition)
 
New York: Carroll & Graf, 1984. First Edition thus, 12mo softcover, 192pp, perfect-bound, front cover photo by Bittner. Reprints Hoffenberg's "Until She Screams" (Olympia Press, 1956), 2 years before he coupled with fellow Beat Scene author Terry Southern on "Candy" (Olympia Press, 1958). This novel set in Mexico, with peasants, humiliation, lecherous adventurers. Reprinted several times, and a few copies of "Until She Screams" in libraries worldwide. Very Good Plus, lean, spine creases, light rubbing, faint shadow on the rear. For consenting, mature audiences.