Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 1984. G/NF; 387 pages; Later printing; Good in red cloth titled in silver, decorated in blind, pale gray endpapers, hinge split after first signature; in a near Fine unclipped dustjacket. Author's first novel.. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Published in 1984, The Hunt for Red October follows a Soviet submarine captain who defies orders and charts a course for the United States. Unclear of his motives and fearing a nuclear launch, the protagonist Jack Ryan attempts to track the nearly untraceable vessel as it nears the east coast. The basis for a blockbuster hollywood film of the same title, The Hunt for the Red October catapulted Tom Clancy from insurance salesman to one of the most popular writers of his generation. After being rejected by several mainstream publishers, Clancy submitted the book to the Naval Institute Press and was reportedly surprised at it's acceptance. The publisher, which had never published a work of fiction before printed only 5000 copies in the first run, making the first printing rather scarce.

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Bookseller: Cat's Cradle Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003760
Title: THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
Author: Clancy, Tom
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
ISBN 10: 0870212850
ISBN 13: 9780870212857
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Place of Publication: Annapolis, Md.
Date Published: 1984
Keywords: Espionage
Bookseller catalogs: Author's First Novel;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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