SO MUCH FOR THAT
(2010)
Advance uncorrected proof of Shriver's National Book Award finalist, a critique of the American health care system, issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE series.
ARCs and Proofs
ANYWHERE BUT HERE
1987
First edition, advance uncorrected proof copy of Simpson's first book, later adapted into the film starring Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman.
WE ARE NOT OURSELVES
(2014)
Advance uncorrected reader's proof of Thomas's sweeping debut novel, specially issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE series.
THE SILK ROAD
(2019)
Advance reader's copy of this recursive and surreal novel told through the eyes of the divine attendees at a fateful yoga class – issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
INFINITE JEST
(1996)
Signed advance "Special Galleys" (stated) of Wallace's generation-defining magnum opus about a movie so funny it addicts its watchers.
THE ROAD TO MILTOWN: or, Under the Spreading Atrophy
1957
Advance review copy first edition of these selected comic pieces from the 1950s, with original publisher-provided publicity photo of the author.
ABOVE THE WATERFALL
(2015)
Advance uncorrected proof of this tale of the harrowing beauty of the places and people of rural Appalachia, as a sheriff and park ranger come together to uncover why an elderly man poisoned a trout stream – issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
TOMB SONG
(2018)
Uncorrected advance reader's copy of the first English translation of Herbert's autobiographical coming-of-age story, told as he sits at his mother's deathbed – issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
THE GRIP OF IT
(2017)
Uncorrected proof copy of this psychological horror novel of a house that haunts a young couple with ghosts of their own – issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
NIGHT OF FIRE
(2017)
Uncorrected proof of this story of six very different people, told over the course of the fire which burns their rented house down – this copy issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
TUESDAY NIGHTS IN 1980
(2016)
Advance reader's copy of this tale of an art critic and an artist from very different backgrounds, brought together by a muse and an orphan – this copy issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
THE SNAKES
2019
Advance reader's copy of this thriller-esque examination of the ethics of the super-rich, and their effects on the people around them – this copy issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
THE DOLL'S ALPHABET
2017
Uncorrected galley proof of this collection of discomfiting and surreal short stories that have drawn comparisons to Margaret Atwood – from the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
DARK LIES THE ISLAND
(2012)
First US edition, special promotional copy of this collection of short stories from the multiple award-winning Irish author – issued as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSIBLE Series.
COMPLICITY
(1993)
Uncorrected proof copy of this story of a British Gonzo journalist's quest to clear his name after becoming a suspect in a series of grisly murders of public figures.
CARIBBEAN
(1989)
Uncorrected proof copy of the fictionalized history of the Caribbean, tracing the region from its origins through European colonization, slavery, and the Cuban uprising.
SUNRISE ON MERCURY: And Other Science Fiction Stories
(1975)
Advance review copy of this science fiction short story collection by the winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards.
STAR
(1989)
Advance review copy of this 25th novel by the world's best-selling living author, the basis for a 1993 made-for-television movie starring Jennie Garth at the height of her celebrity.
APPOINTMENT IN SAMARRA
(1934)
First edition, scarce advance "presentation" copy, of O'Hara's acclaimed novel, in the original pictorial wrappers.
GIRL WAITS WITH GUN
2015
Advance reading copy this novel based on the true story of one of the first female deputy sheriffs in the United States.
NEVER PICK UP HITCH-HIKERS!
1976
Uncorrected proof copy of this stand-alone contemporary crime novel by Peters (Pargeter), best known for her Brother Cadfael historical mysteries.
CHRONIC CITY
2009
Signed Advance Reading Copy of Lethem's eighth novel.
THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
(2003)
A clean advance review copy of Lethem's early novel.
HAPPY FAMILIES: Stories
(2008)
Advance uncorrected proof copy of Fuentes's short story collection, with review materials laid in.
A PERFECT EVIL
(2000)
Inscribed advance uncorrected proof copy of this crime novel.
