Come and Go: A Dramaticule by Samuel Beckett

First English/UK Edition. Near fine in glossy, pictorial wrappers, with only a slight wrinkle to upper spine. Quite scarce in this excellent condition, one of the best we've seen. With four black & white photographs of the three female protagonists. Octavo. 10pp. A great copy for the Beckett fan. 

Come and Go is short play (described as a "dramaticule" on its title page) by Beckett that was first written in English (1965) but first performed in German (1966). It's British premiere was at Royal Festival Hall in London in December 1968. It was written for and dedicated to the publisher John Calder.

Many critics consider this one of Beckett's most "perfect" plays: Beckett agonized over each individual line until they exactly matched his creative vision. The play varies between 121 and 127 words in length (depending on the translation). Consequently, the play is rarely performed on its own.