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Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down
by Ishmael Reed
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Allison & Busby, 1971. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 5.5". None. The first U.K. edition of Ishmael Reed's satirical Western novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First UK Edition, published in two years after the 1969 American Edition. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. 'Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down' is Ishmael Reed's satirical take on the Western novel. It tells the story of an African-American cowboy who practices the Neohoodoo religion and is in a constant struggle against established religion as well as cultural oppression. This novel was an important model for the 1974 satirical western film 'Blazing Saddles'. Ishmael Reed is an American poet, essayist, and writer who is known for his satirical works that challenge American political culture. His most well-known work is 'Mumbo Jumbo', which has remained in print for forty-five years since its first publication. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent with no noticeable faults. Dust wrapper is also in an excellent condition, with a light amount of edgewear around the spine. Light age-toning to margins of rear wrap and fly leaves. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine
Synopsis
Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down, by the African-American writer Ishmael Reed, is a satirical take on the traditional Western. It is Ishmael Reed's second novel, following The Freelance Pallbearers, and was first published in 1969. It tells the story of the Loop Garoo Kid, an African-American cowboy who practices the religion of Neohoodooism, and describes his struggle against established religion and cultural oppression.
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 804D28
- Title
- Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down
- Author
- Ishmael Reed
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1971
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down American literature satire Ishmael Reed American literature
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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