Elmondom…My Story…1942-1945, Ervin Abádi. No publisher name, Budapest, 1947. Hungarian and English.
"I shall tell", Aharon (Ervin) Abádi's memoires of the Holocaust. The book contains many illustrations in b/w. Copy no. 347 out of an edition of 500 copies, published with the assistance of the Joint organization. On the third page appears a dedication handwritten by Abádi, in Hungarian; on the fourth page appears a portrait photo of Abádi, signed.
Aharon (Ervin) Abádi (1918-1979), Israeli author, journalist, graphic designer, native of Hungary. Abádi was born in Budapest. When still very young his genial artistic talent was revealed and he was sent to study art in Rome. When persecutions on racial basis started in Fascist Italy, he was forced to return to Hungary. With the rise of Nazi regime into power in Hungary, joined the founders of the Zionist underground, was captured and sent to labor camps. Later on was sent to Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Was freed in 1945, when the camp was liberated, being seriously ill with typhoid. Made Aliya to Israel in 1950 and started to draw, write books and create graphic designs. [5] leaves, 27 pp, 30X21 cm. Good condition. Minor stains, tears to cover.