Trygve Bratteli Fange I Natt Og Take Book Appraisal

Trygve Bratteli: Fange i Natt og Tåke book

This item is a hardback book titled 'Fange i Natt og Tåke' (Prisoner in Night and Fog) by Trygve Bratteli. The cover features a stark design with a gradient from bright red at the top to a deep maroon or reddish-brown at the bottom. The author's name, 'TRYGVE BRATTELI', is prominently displayed in large, bold white uppercase letters across the top, while the title 'FANGE I NATT OG TÅKE' is presented below it in thinner, less opaque white uppercase letters, creating a slight drop-shadow or faded effect. Near the bottom left corner, the publisher's name, 'TIDEN', is printed in small white uppercase letters. The lower half of the cover illustrates a vague, dark, silhouetted image resembling a bridge or industrial structure, possibly suggesting a grim or oppressive setting relevant to the book's title. The book appears to be printed on standard paper, typical for a hardback publication. The edges of the cover show some visible wear, particularly along the top and bottom edges, where there is some fraying and minor scuffing, indicating general handling and age. There are no obvious creases or tears, suggesting the cover is intact despite the surface wear. The overall condition suggests a used but reasonably well-preserved copy, consistent with a book that has been read and stored over time. The style points towards a mid-20th century publishing aesthetic, possibly from the 1960s to 1980s, given the typography and cover art style.