THE THANKSGIVING VISITOR
First edition of Truman Capote's semi-autobiographical story of childhood and sequel to the much beloved "A Christmas Memory."
First edition of Truman Capote's semi-autobiographical story of childhood and sequel to the much beloved "A Christmas Memory."
First editions of all three volumes in Amory's Loon Songs trilogy, the classic gay pastoral romance once described as a cross between Andre Gide and Louis L'Amour.
First edition of Rhys's great postcolonial reimagining of JANE EYRE, the story of ill-fated Antoinette Cosway, Jamaican-born first wife of the fearful and hateful Edward Fairfax Rochester.
Scarce first edition of Achebe's second novel, set in contemporary Nigeria and following the grandson of Okonkwo, hero of THINGS FALL APART.
First edition of Plath's first book-length work, and the only poetry collection published within her lifetime.
Rare true first edition of Plath's only novel, a modern classic, published in London under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" and unpublished in the US until after her death.
First edition thus, the first to be published with the author's real name, following its initial UK publication in 1963 under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas."
First edition, review copy with publisher's slip, of this introduction to the culture and people of Paris for an American audience — including meetings with Alice B. Toklas, Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, William Burroughs, Mary McCarthy, Coco Chanel, and James Baldwin.
Advance uncorrected proofs for the first edition of this study of Mailer and Baldwin, whose oppositional relationship eventually led to a legendary fight at an NYC literary party, featuring extensive accounts and interview with each.