Alexander Kluge "The stories in this volume question tradition from a number of very different aspects," Alexander Kluge says in a foreword. "They are case histories, some invented, some not invented; together they present a sad article." Alexander Kluge, The young author pictured above, will have his first volume of short stores published by a McGraw-Hill Book Company on September 6. Translated from the original German, Attendance List For A Funeral, is a series of chillingly realistic tales of Germany in the years 1933-1962, written in an unusual and highly effective style. Alexander Kluge is a lawyer and movie producer who makes his home in Munich and Berlin.

Photo is dated 1966.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.