THE SELLOUT by Beatty, Paul - 2016

London, England: Oneworld Publications, 2016. First Edition. First Printing.. Softcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket, As Issued.. London, England: Oneworld Publications, 2016. Softcover. Fine/None, As Issued. First Edition/First Printing. 290 pages. The author's breakthrough fourth novel. One of the most sensational literary events of our time. The first appearance of the title in the United Kingdom. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited first print run as a softcover original only that sold out shortly after publication. The First Edition is now rare. Presents Paul Beatty's "The Sellout". "The most lacerating American satire in years" (The Guardian Cover Blurb) . "The first truly great satirical novel of the century. A comic masterpiece. One of the smartest and most honest reflections on race and identity in America in a very long time" (Michael Schaub) . "Swiftian satire of the highest order. Giddy, scathing, and dazzling" (The Wall Street Journal) . An absolute "must-have" title for Paul Beatty collectors. <b><i> This copy is very boldly and beautifully signed, dated (on the day of publication) , and inscribed ("lined") in black pen-marker on the title page by the author: " 'So what exactly is our thing? ' 5th May 2016 Paul Beatty". It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. The inscription is the very last line of the novel. It comes with pristine copies of the Souvenir Materials of the event during which his signature was obtained. This title is a contemporary classic. As far as we know, this is the only such signed, publication-day dated, and inscribed ("lined") copy (with Souvenir Materials) of the First Edition/First Printing (British) available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, pristine beauties. Please note: The British Edition is a softcover original only. Copies of the First American Edition are mostly remainder-marked. A rare signed copy thus. </b></i> Winner of the Booker Prize in 2016 for "The Sellout". One of the most brilliant American writers of our time. A fine collectible copy. . ISBN 1250083257.