The Last Carousel
by Nelson Algren
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- Seller
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
Book is in 'Like New" condition except for some spots on the top section of the spine. Author's full signaure with an inscription and date on the first flyleaf page. First edition, first printing. Ivory , linen-like cloth over boards cover. Unclipped dj ($8.95) incased in a Brodart transparant cover, has wear at top of dj spine and coners; otherwise in excellent condition.
Synopsis
Recipient of the first National Book Award for The Man with the Golden Arm and lauded by Hemingway as “one of the two best authors in America,” NELSON ALGREN (1909-1981) remains one of our most defiant and enduring novelists. His body of work includes five major novels, two short fiction collections, a book-length poem, and several collections of reportage—one of the most substantial of any American writer.
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- Bookseller
- M&J Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1384
- Title
- The Last Carousel
- Author
- Nelson Algren
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Pages
- 435
- Size
- 8.5 x 5.75"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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