Jr. A Novel by William Gaddis - 1975

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First paperback edition. Perfect-bound, [octavo], illustrated wraps, 725 pp. Very good. Cover design by Janet Halverson.

Book Store stamp FLEP, light toning, else contents appear as unopened, unread & unblemished in wraps displaying minimal surface/edge/wear, as shown.
The Trade paperback published simultaneously with the small print run hardcover edition of approx. 2000 copies. Winner 1975 National Book Award. Second Novel, published some twenty years after "The Recognitions". "Gaddis" "JR"
Winner of the 1976 National Book Award, J R is a biting satire about the many ways in which capitalism twists the American spirit into something more dangerous, yet pervasive and unassailable. At the center of the novel is a hilarious eleven year old--J R--who with boyish enthusiasm turns a few basic lessons in capitalist principles, coupled with a young boy"s lack of conscience, into a massive and exploitative paper empire. The result is one of the funniest and most disturbing stories ever told about the corruption of the American dream
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Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 0x0x0. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text unmarked. A couple of small, faint blemishes on the bottom edge of the text block. The dust jacket shows some small, closed tears and edgewear, small pinholes and light soiling, unclipped, in a mylar cover. 8vo. 725pp.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Like New/Like New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($15.00 price intact). Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in gold with red topstain. Signed by author on flyleaf (flat signed, not inscribed). Book is like new; clean and crisp with only some very light offsetting on inside flyleaf. No writing or names. Corners sharp and spine straight. Dust jacket is like new with one very light crease on back flap top corner. A scarce signed copy of Gaddis's second novel and winner of the National Book Award. 726 pages. ISBN: 0-394-49550-0. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ships with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.